Lemon-Butter Broccoli Spears Recipe

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Lemon-Butter Broccoli Spears
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Directions:

  1. Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
  2. Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
  3. Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
  4. When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
  6. NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.83 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.79g 7%
Cholesterol 12.71mg 4%
Sodium 341.54mg 14%
Potassium 485.41mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.87g 4%
Sugars 3.12g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.58g 18%
Protein 4.63g 9%
Vitamin C 136.3mg 227%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 73.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.35 Kcal (244 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 7%
Cholesterol 7.82mg 4%
Sodium 210.16mg 14%
Potassium 298.69mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.69g 4%
Sugars 1.92g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 18%
Protein 2.85g 9%
Vitamin C 83.9mg 227%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 45.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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