Best 10 Broccoli Spears With Lemon Butter Recipes

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Broccoli spears with lemon butter is a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The bright flavor of lemon and the richness of butter complement the broccoli perfectly, creating a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This versatile recipe can be served as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish, or as a main course with a side of rice or quinoa. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON



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Broccolini looks like baby broccoli, but it's actually a natural hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale. (If you can't find it, broccoli rabe can be used in its place.) The tender stalks are blanched first and then sauteed with lemon zest for a quick vegetable dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt
1 pound broccolini (1 to 2 bunches)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, zested into thin strips and juiced

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook broccolini until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, and transfer broccolini to ice-water bath. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lemon zest until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add broccolini and cook until warmed through. Transfer to a platter and season with salt and lemon juice.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON



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Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon

Categories     Garlic     Vegetable     Side     Steam     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Graduation     Lemon     Broccoli     Healthy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.

LEMON-BUTTER BROCCOLI SPEARS



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This is fantastic and easy. It is an elegant veggie, but if you are doing WW, this is 1-point for 1-cup according to the Weight Watchers Cookbook. Yum! You may also toss the broccoli with a tad of Parmesan cheese or a little minced garlic. If you want a quick alternative, use frozen broccoli spears (see note below).

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
5 teaspoons unsalted butter (I use regular butter and omit the salt)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
  • Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
  • Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
  • When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
  • NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears
1/2 cup butter real
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Few drops Tabasco® pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli spears according to package directions and drain well. Return to saucepan to keep hot. In small saucepan, melt butter add lemon juice and Tabasco® pepper sauce to taste bring to boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour over broccoli spears.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SEASONED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Dressing up broccoli is a snap with this recipe from our Test Kitchen staff. They flavored fresh spears with lemon-pepper, garlic salt and thyme.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-BUTTERED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Categories     Side     Steam     High Fiber     Lemon     Broccoli     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears, the stems reserved for another use
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
fresh lemon juice to taste
freshly grated lemon zest for sprinkling the broccoli

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water steam the broccoli, covered, for 4 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. In a skillet heat the butter over moderate heat until the foam subsides, in it toss the broccoli until it is coated well, and sprinkle the broccoli with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and zest.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER



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This is a quick and easy side dish I like to make. I usually use frozen broccoli but fresh is easily substituted.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb broccoli floret
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender. (When using frozen broccoli, just put the broccoli in a bowl with about 2 T. water. Cover and microwave for about 5 minutes.) Drain and set aside.
  • Combine melted butter with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Toss with broccoli and serve hot.

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Looking for an effortless way to liven up fresh broccoli? In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shirley Glaab tosses cooked spears with garlic and lemon juice for simple, savory results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a saucepan with a small amount of water; cover and cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish; add lemon mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli spears for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have lemon juice on hand, you can use white wine vinegar instead.
  • If you want a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese to the butter.
  • You can also cook the broccoli spears in a steamer basket over boiling water, if you prefer.
  • To make the dish even more flavorful, you can roast the broccoli spears in the oven before sautéing them in the butter and lemon juice.

Conclusion:

This simple but delicious recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh broccoli. The lemon butter sauce is light and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the tender broccoli spears. This dish is also very easy to make, and it's a great option for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.

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