Broccoli w/ Lemon Sauce

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 LB fresh broccoli spears
• 1 C chicken broth
• 1 TBL butter
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 C cold water
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 3 TBL lemon juice
• 2 TBL grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

place broccoli in lg saucepan
add 1" water
bring to boil
reduce heat
cover& cook 5-8 min or until crisp-tender

meanwhile, in sm. heavy saucepan heat
broth & butter until butter is melted
combine cornstarch & water until smooth
stir into broth mix
bring to boil
cook & stir for 2 min or until thickened
& bubbly

remove from het
stir sm. amt. of hot mix. into egg yolks
return all to pan, stirring constantly
bring to gentle boil
cook & stir 2 min longer
remove from heat
gently stir in lemon juice & peel
drain broccoli
serve w/ sauce