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broccoli with lemon

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Heidi Hoerman
@heidicookssupper
Hingham, MA

Seems like grocery store broccoli is going the way of the tomato - it's tougher with less flavor so it ships well. Dressing broccoli with lemon makes it tasty again.

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For broccoli with lemon

  • 2 c
    fresh broccoli flowerets
  • zest of 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 tsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make broccoli with lemon

  • 1
    Wash the broccoli flowerets, leaving them wet.
  • 2
    Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and cook on high for 3 minutes (more if you have a low powered microwave)
  • 3
    Add the other ingredients to the broccoli and toss until the butter is melted.
  • 4
    Serve with a slotted spoon to leave the water behind.
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