Lemon-Butter Broccoli Spears
"This is fantastic and easy. It is an elegant veggie, but if you are doing WW, this is 1-point for 1-cup according to the Weight Watchers Cookbook. Yum! You may also toss the broccoli with a tad of Parmesan cheese or a little minced garlic. If you want a quick alternative, use frozen broccoli spears (see note below)."
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- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
- 5 teaspoons unsalted butter (I use regular butter and omit the salt)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
directions
- Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
- Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
- When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
- NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.
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Reviews
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So easy to make and has such a light/fresh flavor. I steamed my broccoli for 7 minutes and then cooked as written. Usually I am not a big fan of the lemon and broccoli (and no other flavors mixed in) but this was great; the lemon did not overpower. Made for Best of 2012 Cookbook Tag. -
What a great side. Easy enough for any week night and good enough for company or holidays. I used fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice -
This is a great way to dress up broccoli. And very easy to do. Thanks Mimi :) Made for Cookbook tag game -
Loved this! It tastes so fresh and good. The lemon flavor is wonderful. Will make often. [Made for The I Recommend Tag] -
Good broccoli. Simple, easy, and loved the splash of fresh lemon juice. Thanks for sharing. Made for Cookbook Tag.
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Tweaks
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I loved this broccoli! Bought the steamer bag of broccoli flowerets and it was a 12 ounce bag. Instead of the 5 teaspoons of unsalted butter I used 3 and kept the lemon juice and zest the same. Great lemon flavor that stood out nicely and the broccoli held up well. I did add some minced garlic, my favorite. So quick and easy to make, a definite keeper! Made and reviewed for KK's Going Green For March Tag Game.
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Mimi in Maine
Winthrop, 58
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