Broccoli with Lemon Sauce Recipe

By lewolfe50

"Enjoy this refreshing, delicious alternative to traditional cheese and brocolli. The lemon sauce is great over cauliflower, too!"
Barbara Frasier, Fyffe, Alabama

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh broccoli spears
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

Place broccoli in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat broth and butter until butter is melted. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice and peel. Drain broccoli; serve with sauce. Yield: 10 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).