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Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli, chopped or 1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli spears
  • 1/2 tsp. zest of lemon
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • Toasted Almonds

Method

  • Microwave fresh broccoli pieces on High for 8 to 10 minutes in a 2-quart casserole with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Cover.
  • Stir after half the time.
  • Microwave frozen broccoli spears on High for 8 to 12 minutes in a 2-quart casserole with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Cover. Stir after half the time.
  • Combine onion, separated into slices, and butter in small dish.
  • Microwave on High about 2 1/2 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and pepper.
  • Drain broccoli.
  • Spoon lemon butter mixture over top. Sprinkle with Toasted Almonds.
  • Serves 4.