LEMON-SCENTED BROCCOLI

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"If you do not like broccoli, you might change your mind after tasting this festive dish," predicts Wills Point, Texas field editor Dorothy Pritchett. It is simple yet elegant with a delightful lemon sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 medium bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until golden brown; set aside. 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 saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, broth and lemon juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon zest and pepper. Drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl; top with lemon sauce and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jisan Siddique
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious side dishes, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The broccoli is cooked perfectly and the lemon-garlic butter sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


oyinsan Oreoluwa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I had some leftover roasted broccoli and I used it to make this dish. It was delicious!


Kyile bobak
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This is my new favorite way to cook broccoli. It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I love the bright citrusy flavor of the lemon and the richness of the butter.


Tshepo Moramotse
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-garlic butter sauce is amazing and really makes the broccoli taste delicious.


Lara McDonald
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The broccoli cooks up in just a few minutes and the lemon-garlic butter sauce is so easy to make.


Noah Hamdan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemon-scented broccoli.


mahfuz Store25
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the lemon-garlic butter sauce and they ate their broccoli without complaint.


Tamang Dipak
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook broccoli and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The lemon and garlic butter sauce is so flavorful and really elevates the broccoli.


carn1fex
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This was a great way to use up some leftover broccoli. I added some chopped almonds for a little extra crunch and it was perfect.


Anish Chaudhary
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Meh.


Fatuma Juma
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Not a fan. The broccoli was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I think I'll stick to my old broccoli recipe.


chesly courge
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This recipe is a keeper! The broccoli was tender and flavorful, and the lemon-garlic butter sauce was divine. I added a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little extra kick.


Kidane Gezmu
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Easy to make and delicious! I used frozen broccoli florets and it turned out great. The lemon and garlic butter sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with a spoon. Will definitely make this again.


Hoorain
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This lemon-scented broccoli was a delightful surprise! The broccoli was cooked perfectly, retaining its vibrant green color and a slight crunch. The lemon and garlic butter sauce was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of tanginess and richn