Broccoli and Bell Peppers

This colorful steamed broccoli side dish is loaded with vitamin C! If you don't have a steamer basket, improvise with a metal colander to prepare this healthy vegetable dish. I have played with this recipe to suit my tastes, but originally found it in BH&G.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb broccoli, cut into flowerets
• 1  sweet red peppers or 1  yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place broccoli and pepper in a steamer basket over simmering water.
2. Steam, covered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Drain.
4. Arrange on a serving platter.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the butter.
6. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
7. Drizzle over broccoli mixture.