Best 8 Vegetables With Broccoli Lemon Sauce Recipes

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Broccoli, a vibrant green vegetable, is a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its distinct flavor pairs wonderfully with a tangy lemon sauce, creating a delightful and healthy dish. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive side for a special occasion, vegetables with broccoli lemon sauce offer a burst of flavor and a boost of nutrients that will tantalize your taste buds.

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

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

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces broccoli florets
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon olive oil (recommended: O Olive Oil)
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add broccoli florets, lemon zest, minced garlic, lemon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Toss to combine.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high setting for 4 to 5 minutes. Check for doneness; cook 1 more minute if necessary. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

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.

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.

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

GRILLED BROCCOLI AND LEMON WITH CHILE AND GARLIC



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Alongside piles of roasted eggplant, the charred broccoli salad has become somewhat of a mascot on the salad display at Ottolenghi restaurants and delis throughout London. So much so, in fact, that it can't be removed from the menu, let alone tampered with. But here, the favorite is played with: Charred lemons and anchovies, savory with umami, add sourness and funk. Serve this alongside your protein of choice, or as part of an al fresco spread.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
2 small or medium broccoli with stalks (about 1 ½ pounds/700 grams)
7 tablespoons/103 milliliters olive oil, plus more for grilling
1 large fresno chile, thinly sliced at an angle, seeds and all
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthways
5 to 6 anchovies packed in oil, drained
1 large lemon, cut into 8 thin rounds and seeded, the rest squeezed for 1 teaspoon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over medium-high. Keep a large bowl of ice water next to it. Meanwhile, trim the broccoli so 2 inches/5 centimeters of stalk remain attached. Cut the broccoli in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise again to give you 4 wedges per head.
  • Blanch the broccoli by adding it to the boiling water and cooking for 3½ minutes, until softened. The stalks should retain a nice bite. Use a pair of tongs to remove the wedges and plunge them straight into the ice water to stop them from cooking further. Once completely cool, drain and dry them well, then place in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, add 6 tablespoons/89 milliliters of oil, the chiles and garlic to a small frying pan and place it over medium heat. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and the chiles start to become transparent. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the solids to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside to cool and crisp further.
  • Add the anchovies to the pan and place over low heat. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until an anchovy is soft enough to be easily squashed with the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Place a large, well-greased grill pan over high heat and ventilate your kitchen well. (See Tip for outdoor grilling.) Toss the broccoli gently with 1½ teaspoons olive oil. Once the pan is very hot, grill the broccoli in 2 batches, turning so that all the flat sides have nice grill marks, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a tray to cool down. Grill the lemon rounds for 1½ minutes per side, until nicely charred, then transfer to a chopping board. When cool enough to handle, finely chop the lemon (skin and all) and transfer to a small bowl along with the lemon juice, parsley and remaining 1½ teaspoons olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
  • Once the broccoli has cooled, top with the anchovy oil mixture and toss gently to combine. Arrange on a large serving platter and top evenly with the charred lemon mixture. Lastly, sprinkle over the fried chile and garlic and the flaked salt.

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

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON SAUCE



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From Gooseberry Patch Country Quick and Easy.I like lemony broccoli much better than broccoli w/ cheese sauce.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch fresh broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon carbonated lemon-lime beverage

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover broccoli with water; simmer for about 12 minutes or until desired doneness; drain (I steam the broccoli in my vegetable steamer until crisp-tender).
  • Mix together the lemon juice and lemon-lime soda; spoon over broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 18.8, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
  • Cut the broccoli into uniform florets: This will help them cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through properly.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil will help to bring out the flavor of the broccoli and other vegetables in the dish.
  • Add lemon juice and zest to taste: Lemon juice and zest will brighten up the flavor of the dish. Add them to taste, depending on your preference.
  • Serve the broccoli with your favorite protein: Broccoli is a great side dish for chicken, fish, or beef. It can also be served as a main course with a side of quinoa or rice.

Conclusion:

This broccoli with lemon sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a main course, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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