Lemon Broccoli Recipe

Brighten your dinner with this quick and easy Lemon Broccoli recipe! Tender-crisp broccoli florets are tossed in a zesty lemon-butter sauce – ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 295.1 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.5 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Broccoli

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How to Make Lemon Broccoli

  1. Wash and cut 1 large head of broccoli into florets.
  2. Steam broccoli florets until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes. (Alternatively, microwave for 3-5 minutes with a splash of water, or blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes).
  3. Drain the broccoli thoroughly.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
  5. Add the drained broccoli to the lemon-butter mixture and toss gently to coat.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

73g

Carbs

6g