Best Broccoli Spears With Lemon Butter Recipes

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BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold.

Provided by MARDI1030

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

LEMON-BUTTER BROCCOLI SPEARS



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This is fantastic and easy. It is an elegant veggie, but if you are doing WW, this is 1-point for 1-cup according to the Weight Watchers Cookbook. Yum! You may also toss the broccoli with a tad of Parmesan cheese or a little minced garlic. If you want a quick alternative, use frozen broccoli spears (see note below).

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
5 teaspoons unsalted butter (I use regular butter and omit the salt)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
  • Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
  • Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
  • When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
  • NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears
1/2 cup butter real
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Few drops Tabasco® pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli spears according to package directions and drain well. Return to saucepan to keep hot. In small saucepan, melt butter add lemon juice and Tabasco® pepper sauce to taste bring to boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour over broccoli spears.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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Adapted from a recipe by MARDI1030 at allrecipes.com. "A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold."

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons white wine
1 lemon, juice of
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb broccoli floret, fresh or frozen

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER



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This is a quick and easy side dish I like to make. I usually use frozen broccoli but fresh is easily substituted.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb broccoli floret
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender. (When using frozen broccoli, just put the broccoli in a bowl with about 2 T. water. Cover and microwave for about 5 minutes.) Drain and set aside.
  • Combine melted butter with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Toss with broccoli and serve hot.

LEMON-BUTTERED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Categories     Side     Steam     High Fiber     Lemon     Broccoli     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears, the stems reserved for another use
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
fresh lemon juice to taste
freshly grated lemon zest for sprinkling the broccoli

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water steam the broccoli, covered, for 4 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. In a skillet heat the butter over moderate heat until the foam subsides, in it toss the broccoli until it is coated well, and sprinkle the broccoli with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and zest.

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS



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A favorite side dish veggie I often make for my family. Don't walk away from the pan - broccoli cooks very quickly and you need to check it soon to prevent it overcooking. Sometimes it will take a little longer to cook, other times it will take a little less. I have a glass lid on my saucepan, so I can see when it is ready - it gets very bright green when it is ready, then very quickly starts to turn olive green if it cooks a little too long. I like mine tender, but still a little crispy - the longer you cook it, the softer it gets, but you also lose that lovely color. It is up to you.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
  • Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2, Protein 3.3

BROCCOLI SPEARS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 4

3 (10 1/2-ounce) packages frozen broccoli spears
1/2 cup butter real
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
Few drops Tabasco® pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli spears according to package directions and drain well. Return to saucepan to keep hot. In small saucepan, melt butter add lemon juice and Tabasco® pepper sauce to taste bring to boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour over broccoli spears.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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You ever have a taste for roasted broccoli and you don't have fresh on hand but you do have frozen, well you may want to try this. You will heart this easy and yummy recipe.

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lb frozen broccoli spears
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3/4 Tbsp grill mates® montreal steak seasoning or favorite
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1/4 c parmesan, asiago & romano grated cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place broccoli spears in a single layer on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper or non-stick sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning, lemon zest and some cheese; toss. Bake for 15 minutes, stir to re-distribute seasoning and oil for even coating. Continue to bake for 10 minutes or until florets begin to brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with additional cheese.

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