Lemon-Butter Broccoli Spears

Mimi in Maine's Note:

This is fantastic and easy. It is an elegant veggie, but if you are doing WW, this is 1-point for 1-cup according to the Weight Watchers Cookbook. Yum! You may also toss the broccoli with a tad of Parmesan cheese or a little minced garlic. If you want a quick alternative, use frozen broccoli spears (see note below).

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
• 5 teaspoons unsalted butter (I use regular butter and omit the salt)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Directions:

1. Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
2. Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
3. Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
4. When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
6. NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Good broccoli. Simple, easy, and loved the splash of fresh lemon juice. Thanks for sharing. Made for Cookbook Tag.

[PaulaG]

I loved the ease of this recipe. The broccoli was steamed until crisp tender and then tossed in with the butter sauce. Fresh lemon is a must for this recipe. There was no need for parmesan cheese. I will make this recipe again.

[TXOLDHAM]

This was so easy and tasted wonderful. I steamed the broccoli till it was just barely tender and then added the lemon-butter sauce. I did not bother with the parmesan cheese or the garlic, mainly because I forgot about it. It was delicious! Next time I might try adding the optional ingredients. I tagged this for KK's March Green game. Thanks for posting Mimi.