Broccoli With Lemon Sauce (Another Version)

There are other similar recipes for this lemony broccoli dish, but this is enough different that I thought I'd go ahead and post it. Found in Taste of Home Magazine and as I love lemon and broccoli thought I'd post it for safe keeping. It states that it would also be good over cauliflower. Update: Finally got around to making this and felt it is very good with a nice punch of lemon. I did steam the broccoli instead of boiling and the sauce was so easy.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 1/4 Cup sauce

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  broccoli spears, fresh
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 2  egg yolks, beaten
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons lemon peel, grated

Directions

1. Place broccoli in a large saucepan; add 1 inch of water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat broth and butter until butter is melted.
5. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth;.
6. Stir into broth mixture.
7. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
10. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Gently stir in lemon juice and peel.
13. Drain broccoli; serve with sauce.