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August 9, 2018 2 Comments

Lemon Butter Broccoli

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Lemon Butter Broccoli is an easy to make healthy side with a buttery fresh flavor. This low carb broccoli goes perfectly with chicken, beef, pork, or fish. The lemon really helps give it a bright, fresh taste.

Lemon Butter Broccoli

And the butter?

We all know butter makes everything delicious.

If you’re looking to make this Lemon Butter Broccoli even healthier, try subbing coconut oil for the butter.

Lemon Butter Broccoli #healthy #lowcarb #sidedish

 

To make Lemon Butter Broccoli, bring about an inch of water to a boil in a pot. Add a steamer basket and fill the basket with the broccoli florets. Cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes depending on whether you like your broccoli crisp or more on the soft side.

Microwave the butter (I use salted butter) with a little garlic powder until the butter is melted. Stir in some fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper and pour over the broccoli. Toss to coat.

As easy as that and in less than 15 minutes, you have a delicious Lemon Butter Broccoli side.

Lemon Butter Broccoli makes a healthy, low carb side.

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Lemon Butter Broccoli
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Lemon Butter Broccoli

Lemon Butter Broccoli is an easy to make healthy side with a buttery fresh flavor. This low carb broccoli goes perfectly with chicken, beef, pork, or fish. The lemon really helps give it a bright, fresh taste.

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter can use coconut oil instead
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.

  2. Place butter and garlic powder in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 20 seconds to melt.

  3. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over broccoli and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Butter Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 252mg11%
Potassium 238mg7%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 36mg4%
Vitamin C 68.4mg83%
Vitamin A 590IU12%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Lemon Butter Broccoli makes a quick and easy healthy side #paleo #lowcarb #healthy

Filed Under: gluten free, low carb, paleo, side dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, lemon

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  1. Saira Masood says

    January 12, 2020 at 4:46 am

    Wwhat if I’m using frozen broccoli. Do I still steam it

    Reply
    • Tammy says

      January 17, 2020 at 2:14 am

      5 stars
      I steamed it in the bag first for 4.5 minutes then I made the sauce. After I poured the sauce on the broccoli, I cooked it for another minute.

      Reply

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