“I got tired of serving broccoli the same way every time, so I prepared this recipe.” The simple butter sauce turns the tender florets into something special. — Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Lime-Buttered Broccoli
Lime-Buttered Broccoli
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture over broccoli; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 58 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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