Lemon-Scented Broccolini

Name: Lemon-Scented Broccolini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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.

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

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