BROCCOLI WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh broccoli
Salt to taste
6 oz softened cream cheese
6 T milk
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 T lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cardomon
1 T butter
1/2 c sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Trim and peel broccoli. Bring enough water to cover the spears to a boil in a large saucepan. Add a small amount of salt. Add the broccoli. Cook for 5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain. Arrange the spears pointing in one direction in a large shallow baking dish. Combine the cream cheese, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger and cardamom in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Spoon over the broccoli stems. Bake, covered at 350 for 15 minutes. Heat the butter in a skillet until melted. Add almonds. Sauté until toasted. Sprinkle over broccoli just before serving.

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