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

Joyce Kizumo
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This dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious meal.


Madd Moxxie
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Ian Madden
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This recipe is a great way to change up the way you cook broccoli.


Favour Omogoye
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I love that this dish is healthy and delicious.


Rozamohamed Ansari
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


kifa shah
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon flavor is subtle and doesn't overpower the broccoli.


Cherry Wangui
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Dhanraj Mandal
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their broccoli.


Rex James
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Miguel Angel
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I love the combination of broccoli and lemon. This dish is a great way to brighten up a winter meal.


Tyler Danneffel
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Gary Singh
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5 stars! This dish was amazing.


Rabil malik
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Adebayo Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. The lemon sauce really makes all the difference.


Khansaab Wazir
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's ready in no time. I love that I can have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


yeni garcia
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the broccoli and the sauce.


Zeshan Ismail
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bright green color of the broccoli and the tangy lemon sauce.


John Good
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The broccoli is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Olympia Fedd
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This broccoli dish with lemon sauce was surprisingly delicious! The lemon flavor really brought out the sweetness of the broccoli, and the sauce was light and flavorful.