Broccoli with Orange Sauce

 

Broccoli with Orange Sauce

This colorful and tangy vegetable side dish is a great way to increase your servings of vegetables. Finicky eaters may be surprised to find that they like broccoli!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish, Veggie Side-Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 3-1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red or yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

Instructions

 

• Wash broccoli and peppers.
• Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces. Peel and chop onion and garlic.
• In a medium saucepan cook broccoli and sweet pepper in a small amount of boiling, lightly salted water about 8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; drain. Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, orange juice and mustard. Stir until smooth.
• Add cornstarch mixture to onion and garlic. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes more.
• Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture; toss gently to coat.

Notes

Smart Shopping Tips:

• Select broccoli with firm, bright green heads. Avoid yellowing flowers.
• Choose tight, compact floret clusters. More open ones indicate age.
• Broccoli stems should be firm but not woody.
• Store broccoli in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and use within a week. Wash just before using.

Cooking & Serving Tips:

• Use the juice from a whole orange and add a teaspoon of fresh zest.
• Add your favorite fresh vegetables.
• Use frozen or canned vegetables.