PDA

View Full Version : BROCCOLI IN LEMON BASIL CREAM SAUCE


QueenBeeGrannyJean
02-22-2007, 02:46 PM
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoon flour
1 pinch turmeric
1 1/4 cups half and half
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (black will do if you don't have white)
1 package 12 oz frozen broccoli cuts, cooked accourding to package directions. Birds Eye are best.
In medium saucepan, melt butter. Saute onions 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 pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
Pour sauce over broccoli and serve immendiately.