Lemon Scented Broccoli

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until golden brown. set aside.
• 2 place broccoli in a large saucepan. add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until crisp-tender.
• 3 meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, broth and lemon juice until smooth. cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute or until thickened.
• 4 remove from heat; stir in lemon peel and pepper. drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl. top with sauce and pecans.