LIME-BUTTERED BROCCOLI FOR TWO

Lime-Buttered Broccoli for Two image

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

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 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 71 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges