CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH MUSTARD, CHIVE AND LEMON

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Cauliflower and Broccoli with Mustard, Chive and Lemon image

The vegetables and sauce can be prepared in advance and chilled in separate containers until ready to use. When ready to use simply combine them in a pot and heat them until serving temperature, or use your microwave. Very, very easy.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 lbs cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
2 1/2 lbs broccoli, stems trimmed,cut into florets
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard and lemon peel.
  • Mix in the 1/3 cup chives.
  • Season and set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook cauliflower 2 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cook about 3 minutes longer, until crisp tender.
  • Drain.
  • Return to the pot and toss with the mustard/butter sauce.
  • Season, sprinkle with additional chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 6

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