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Lemon Broccoli

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Ingredients:

1 _ pounds fresh broccoli
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon rind curls (optional)

Trim off large leaves of broccoli and remove tough ends of lower stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly, and cut into spears. Arrange spears in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with grated lemon rind, salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon rind curls, if desired.

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Yield: 6 servings
Calories 25;
Fat 0.3 g;
Protein 2.7 g;
Carbohydrate 4.6 g;
Fiber 2.3 g;
Cholesterol 0 mg;
Sodium 72 mg.

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