Broccoli and Bell Peppers

Submitted by Bev I Am

"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: 18mins
• Ingredients: 6
• 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.

Reviews

[GinnyP]

Bev, this is such a colorful and delicious side dish! I could make a meal of it. I used butter, since I don't care for margarine. I used red pepper (my favorite), and since I had cauliflower and broccoli to use up, I had a medley. Simply wonderful and loaded with good nutrients! Thanks for this recipe. : )

 

[Malriah]

This was very easy to prepare, had lots of colors and the flavors mixed together very well. I didn't use margerine, though. I used good ol' fashioned butter and it worked fine. I like the fact that there was no salt in the recipe. This will be something that I will make time and time again. Thanks for the recipe, Bev!

 

[jessymroberts]

I really enjoyed this broccoli and peppers recipe... the husband and the kids liked it, but not as well as I did. It was easy to make and presents beautifully on the table. I used real butter (unsalted).

 

[kindcook]

So quick and easy! I served this alongside fish and it really hit the spot. Like other reviewers, I also used butter. The colorfulness of this dish (I used a yellow bell pepper) really made an average dinner night fun and festive. Thanks!

 

[noway]

We loved this! I've been looking for ways to liven up veggies without adding a lot of extra calories and this was perfect. The lemon was very refreshing. Thanks for sharing!