Steamed Lemon Broccoli

By chinasnake98

Ingredients

• • 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into spears
• • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• • 3 garlic cloves, minced
• • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil; place broccoli in a steamer basket over the water. Cover; steam for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.
In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon peel and juice, salt if desired, pepper and broccoli; heat through.