Broccoli in Herbed Butter

Name: Broccoli in Herbed Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, marjoram and savory

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This economical side dish dresses up a plain vegetable to make it extra special for your family.—Norma Apel, Dubuque, Iowa

Ingredients

1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, marjoram and savory

Directions

Cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Melt butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add butter mixture; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 51 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 vegetable.