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Broccoli with Lemon Sauce

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Number of Servings: 8

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Fresh broccoli only needs a little enhancement. To vary this recipe, add 1/2 tsp marjoram and 1/2 tsp dried basil to the lemon-butter mixture.

Name: Amount:
lb fresh broccoli florets 1.50
reduced-fat margarine 2 Tbsp
lemon juice 2 Tbsp
lemon, cut into wedges 1 large
1:

Place broccoli into a vegetable steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until broccoli is just tender.

 2:

In a small skillet, melt margarine, then add lemon juice. Drizzle lemon butter over broccoli, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 18
Calories from Fat 7
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 23mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 2g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 1 Vegetable
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