BROCCOLI AND BELL PEPPERS

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This colorful steamed broccoli side dish is loaded with vitamin C! If you don't have a steamer basket, improvise with a metal colander to prepare this healthy vegetable dish. I have played with this recipe to suit my tastes, but originally found it in BH&G.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets
1 sweet red peppers or 1 yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and pepper in a steamer basket over simmering water.
  • Steam, covered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Drain.
  • Arrange on a serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the butter.
  • Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle over broccoli mixture.

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