Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. If you prefer, use broccoli instead. —Kim Champion, Phoenix, Arizona
Lemon-Scented Broccolini
Lemon-Scented Broccolini
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 pounds Broccolini or broccoli spears
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add Broccolini; cook, uncovered, until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain and immediately place Broccolini in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon pepper, lemon zest and salt. Add Broccolini; toss until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 90 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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