Broccoli With Lemon Sauce (another Version)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs broccoli spears, fresh
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon peel, grated

Recipe

• 1 place broccoli in a large saucepan; add 1 inch of water.
• 2 bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• 4 meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat broth and butter until butter is melted.
• 5 combine cornstarch and water until smooth;.
• 6 stir into broth mixture.
• 7 bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
• 8 remove from the heat.
• 9 stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
• 10 bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
• 11 remove from heat.
• 12 gently stir in lemon juice and peel.
• 13 drain broccoli; serve with sauce.