Best 8 Broccoli With Creamy Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Broccoli with Creamy Lemon Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant freshness of broccoli with a luscious, tangy sauce. This dish is a delightful harmony of textures and tastes, featuring crisp-tender broccoli florets enveloped in a velvety smooth sauce that bursts with citrusy brightness. Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Feta, a hearty Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and a versatile Broccoli Stir-Fry. These culinary creations offer a delightful array of flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite is a memorable experience. Whether you're seeking a vibrant main course or delectable side dishes, this collection of broccoli recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA



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This creamy broccoli pasta recipe comes together fast and makes a delicious and comforting meatless meal! It's great for a quick and easy yet totally satisfying weeknight dinner.

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used penne)
3 heaping cups broccoli (cut into small florets)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon flour
1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Boil a large, salted pot of water. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. When the pasta is 2-3 minutes away from being done, you will add the broccoli to the water.
  • Add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • To the skillet, add in the garlic, broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for a minute or so.
  • Whisk in the cream and let it cook for a few minutes until it's thickened up to your liking, then stir in the parmesan cheese and take the pan off the heat.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli and add it to the skillet. If the sauce has thickened up too much, add a small splash of the pasta water prior to draining it. Season the pasta with salt & pepper (I'm generous with both) as needed and serve immediately with extra parmesan grated on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY LEMON BROCCOLI PASTA



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Creamy lemon broccoli pasta is a great vegetarian recipe for easy weeknight dinners or simple workplace lunches. Roasted broccoli adds flavor and texture to this family favorite.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

500g/1lb broccoli florets, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chili flakes
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
juice of ½ lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cream (heavy/whipping)
juice of ½ lemon
salt, to taste
pepper, to aste
500g/1lb pasta, cooked
½ cup pasta cooking water
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220ºc/430ºf.
  • Place the broccoli in a roasting tray and season with the oil, chilli flakes, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Toss to coat and place in the oven to roast for 30 minutes.
  • To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in a the olive oil until soft and translucent.
  • Add the cream, salt, pepper and lemon juice and allow to simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Add the broccoli and pasta to the sauce along with the Parmesan cheese and the pasta cooking water then stir over low heat until the sauce is thick and the pasta is creamy and glossy.
  • Serve with a little extra Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 42 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE



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Make and share this Broccoli with Creamy Lemon sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
4 1/2 teaspoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon fat free skim milk (I use 2%)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1 1/4 cups cooked hot broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the broccoli in the top of a double boiler, Cook over simmering water 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring constantly.
  • Serve over hot cooked broccoli.
  • This is also very good over hot cooked green beans.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

QUICK BROCCOLI WITH LEMON SAUCE



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"Enjoy this refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cheese and brocolli. The lemon sauce is great over cauliflower, too!" Barbara Frasier, Fyffe, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds fresh broccoli spears
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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

Provided by MARDI1030

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON SAUCE



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"I enjoyed a delicious broccoli dish in Mexico a few years ago and tried making it in my own kitchen. I think my Broccoli with Lemon Sauce tastes very much like what I had at the restaurant," field editor Nancy Larkin writes from Maitland, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears
1/2 cup sour cream
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, lemon juice and zest. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through, stirring every 30 seconds. Serve with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BROCCOLINI WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE



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A broccoli recipe for those who thought they hated broccoli. Brocconlini is sweeter and milder tasting than mature broccoli. Found this jewel of a recipe in my March 2003 Better Homes and Garden magazine. Fresh asparagus, pea pods or romanesco would make excellent substitutes for the broccolini. Mascarpone is available at Trader Joe's and well-stocked grocery stores.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Broccolini ("baby broccoli")
2 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon snipped fresh marjoram (original recipe called for thyme)
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Cook the broccolini until crisp-tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. (For asparagus: 3-5 minutes; pea pods: 2-4 minutes; romanesco: 7-8 minutes.).
  • Drain well.
  • To make the lemon sauce, in a small bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, milk, marjoram, lemon peel and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the cooked broccolini to a serving platter. Spoon the lemon sauce over the vegetables. Garnish with a marjoram sprig.
  • Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
  • Trim the broccoli properly: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli stalks and remove any leaves. Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook the broccoli to perfection: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and bland.
  • Make the creamy lemon sauce ahead of time: The creamy lemon sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Serve the broccoli with creamy lemon sauce immediately: The broccoli and sauce are best served hot. You can garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or lemon zest.

Conclusion:

This broccoli with creamy lemon sauce is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The broccoli is cooked to perfection and the creamy lemon sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is also very easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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