LIME-BUTTERED BROCCOLI

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"I got tired of serving broccoli the same way every time, so I prepared this recipe." The simple butter sauce turns the tender florets into something special. - Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture over broccoli; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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