How to Make Broccoli in Lemon Sauce Recipe

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Broccoli in Lemon Sauce Recipe Description

This broccoli and lemon sauce recipe uses fresh broccoli and lemons. And, the two flavors blend together well. We know you’ll like this recipe.

Did You Know? The word broccoli comes from the Italian word “broccolo”. It means the “flowering top of a cabbage”.

Recipe Ingredients

1 bunch Fresh Broccoli

1/4 cup Olive Oil

1 clove Garlic, chopped or minced

2 tablespoons Lemon juice

How to Make Broccoli in Lemon Sauce Directions

  1. Boil water in a large pan.

  2. While water is coming to a boil, prepare broccoli, Rinse and remove any leaves. Split stalks into 4-5 pieces.

  3. Place broccoli into boiling water.

  4. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

  5. Drain into a colander.

  6. Add olive oil, chopped garlic, and lemon juice into the pan.

  7. Heat to a boil, then turn down to simmer for just a minute or two to mix flavors.

  8. Add broccoli to sauce and mix together.

  9. Serve hot. 

Recipe Suggestions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in the microwave instead of on the oven range. 
  2. You can substitute butter for olive oil. Don’t bring the butter to a boil. Rather, melt it in the microwave and them add in the other ingredients.

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