Creamed Lemony Broccoli
By: Carolyn Scott of The Healthy Voyager
This Thanksgiving broccoli serves as a great side dish. You'll love this Creamed Lemony Broccoli - it smells and tastes great!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons salt, to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 slice lemon, for garnish
- parsley sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Put prepared broccoli into a 4-quart (4 liter) saucepan.
- Add 3/4 cup water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Turn heat down to low, and steam 4 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is just tender.
- Transfer broccoli to the food processor.
- Add lemon juice, water, salt, and olive oil and process until pureed but still textured. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove to an attractive serving bowl and garnish with a twisted slice of lemon and a sprig of parsley.
Note: For a low fat version, eliminate the extra virgin olive, and add extra water if mixture is too thick.