Lemon Broccoli

Submitted by Chef #713236

"Phase 1 Low-Carb Recipes. Better Homes and Gardens. Page 362. 2 Carbs"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

directions

1. Place a steamer basket in a saucepan.
2. Add water to just below the bottom of the basket.
3. Bring water to boiling.
4. Add broccoli to steamer basket.
5. Cover and reduce heat.
6. Steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
7. Meanwhile, combine oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
8. Drizzle over hot broccoli.
9. Toss to coat.

Reviews

[susie cooks]

Easy and great tasting recipe. I will make this again. Made for the Bargain Basement tag game

 

[Margie99]

It was good, but for us I think it was a bit too much. The kids thought it was overpowering. I couldn't really taste the garlic. It was so simple and fresh tasting though.