Lemon-Basil Broccoli

 

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. minced onions

2 tbsp. flour

1 pinch turmeric

1 1/4 cups half-and-half

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. lemon zest

2 tbsp. fresh chopped basil

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1 pkg. 14-oz Baby Broccoli Florets, cooked according to package directions; drained

Directions:

MELT butter in medium saucepan. Sauté onion in butter until soft. Stir in flour and turmeric to make a paste. Cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.

SLOWLY add half and half, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil and white pepper; cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.

POUR sauce over broccoli and serve immediately.

 

    Prep Time:  5 minutes           Rest Time: 60 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes                        Serves: 6