Simple Lemon Broccoli
Tired of the same old vegetable sides? Up your broccoli game with some lemon juice and a dash of garlic. Even your picky eaters will approve of this broccoli!
Ingredients
- 20 ounces broccoli, frozen florets or spears
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
- Fine sea salt, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Dash garlic powder (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Put the broccoli in a steaming basket over simmering water. Cover the pan and steam for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the broccoli is just tender. The broccoli should still be bright green.20 ounces broccoli
- Combine melted butter, lemon zest, and black pepper.3 tbsp melted butter | 1/2 tsp lemon zest | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Drain the broccoli; transfer to serving dish.
- Toss the broccoli with the lemon and butter mixture. Season with salt, as needed, and drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice, to taste. If desired, add a dash of garlic powder.Fine sea salt | Lemon juice | Dash garlic powder (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 764IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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