How to Make Broccoli with Lemon Butter Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking vegetables, it's easy to fall into a rut of simply steaming or boiling them and serving them plain. However, there are so many ways to enhance the flavor of your vegetables and make them the star of the meal. One such way is to make a delicious lemon butter sauce to drizzle over your veggies. And when it comes to pairing this sauce with a vegetable, broccoli is a perfect choice. Its earthy flavor and crunchy texture are the perfect canvas for the bright and zesty flav...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.
  • Nutrition

    137 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 85mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 285mg