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Lemon Butter Broccoli
Steamed broccoli florets finished with melted butter and fresh lemon juice. Ready in under 10 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 140
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a pot with 1 inch of water and place a steamer basket inside.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil over high heat, then add broccoli florets to the basket.
Step 3
Steam for 5 minutes until broccoli is tender but still bright green.
Step 4
Transfer broccoli to a plate and top with butter while still hot.
Step 5
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with salt.
Tools you’ll need
- pot with lid
- steamer basket
- plate
- knife
- cutting board
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