Broccoli with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe

All Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli

Ingredients

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Nutrition Info

137 calories
carbohydrate: 8.4 g
cholesterol: 30.5 mg
fat: 11.9 g
fiber: 4.7 g
protein: 3.6 g
saturatedFat: 7.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 109.8 mg
sugar: 1.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold.

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