ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI

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"I invented this recipe when I began changing my eating habits to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. This broccoli tastes so decadent, you won't know it's healthy." -Brooke Szczepanski, Gloucester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pine nuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Joy Dhar
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This recipe is a must-try for any broccoli lover. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Meer Ali Talpur
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Rizwan Hameed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Caroline Preciado
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I made this for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Ghamjan Studio
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


kayrzu
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This is my new favorite way to cook broccoli. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Amazing Ever
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I added some red pepper flakes to give the dish a little bit of a kick. It was delicious!


Sameer Sandhu
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I substituted panko breadcrumbs for the regular breadcrumbs and it turned out great.


jason Albury
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This recipe is a keeper! It's healthy, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.


AkankeAde Otolorin
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Great recipe! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it.


Tyler Daniels
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I followed the recipe exactly and the broccoli turned out perfect. It was tender and flavorful, and the lemon-garlic sauce was amazing.


Chidiuto Joseph-Ofoegbu
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Easy and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Raja Ashrif
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This recipe was a hit! The lemon and garlic flavors really complemented the broccoli, and the breadcrumbs added a nice crunchy texture.