broccoli in lemon sauce

37 Pinches
Sun Valley, AZ
Updated on Aug 4, 2014

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces broccoli spears, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

How To Make broccoli in lemon sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook broccoli in a shallow, heat-resistant, non-metallic, 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Step 2
    Drain and set aside. In a small, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl melt butter in microwave oven for 30 seconds.
  • Step 3
    Blend in flour with a fork until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Heat, uncovered, in microwave oven 1 minute or until thickened and smooth.
  • Step 4
    Gradually stir in lemon peel and juice so that the mixture does not curdle.
  • Step 5
    Stir in salt and ginger until well blended.
  • Step 6
    Spoon sauce over drained broccoli spears.
  • Step 7
    Heat, uncovered, in microwave oven 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

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