ORANGE-GLAZED BROCCOLI

Orange-Glazed Broccoli image

"This recipe is based on one my neighbor gave me years ago. It was tucked away in a filing box and when I finally used it, I wished I had tried it sooner!" Barbara Langan - Croton-on-Hudson, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 cups frozen broccoli florets
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is tender; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Cook onions in butter for 1 minute. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt until smooth. Stir into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in orange zest; toss broccoli with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges