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lemon broccoli

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Ladies Home Journal, Sept 1998. We really enjoy this because there is no heavy sauce and it's so refreshing with the lemon.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Steam

Ingredients For lemon broccoli

  • 3
    heads broccoli, cut into florets with 1-inch stems
  • 3 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh lemon peel, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper

How To Make lemon broccoli

  • 1
    Place large steamer basket in large stockpot.
  • 2
    Add enough water to reach just under basket; arrange broccoli on basket.
  • 3
    Cover and cook 10 minutes over high heat, until broccoli is bright green and a knife pierces the stems easily.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in large serving bowl.
  • 5
    Add hot broccoli and toss to coat.
  • 6
    Serve immediately.
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