LEMON-SCENTED BROCCOLINI

Lemon-Scented Broccolini image

Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon-pepper, lemon peel and lemon juice. If you prefer, use broccoli instead.-Kim Champion, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds Broccolini or broccoli spears
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add broccolini; cook, uncovered, until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccolini in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon-pepper, lemon zest and salt. Add broccolini; toss until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges