ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI

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"I invented this recipe when I began changing my eating habits to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. This broccoli tastes so decadent, you won't know it's healthy." -Brooke Szczepanski, Gloucester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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 large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pine nuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges