Our family loves any vegetable covered in cheese, but especially broccoli.  So, when I even considered serving broccoli without cheese sauce, I thought I’d better make it really good!  I’m happy to report that everyone forgave me, and they actually now request their new favorite.  The sour cream and lemon combination helps make this sauce nice and creamy, and almost, well, cheese-like!

1 bunch broccoli, cut into spears
1/2 C sour cream
3 T milk
1 t lemon juice
1/2 t lemon peel, grated

Place the broccoli into a steamer basket and place the basket over a saucepan filled with 1 inch of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the water to a brisk boil. Cover the basket and steam the broccoli 6 minutes or until crisp tender. Place the sour cream into a small microwavable bowl. Add the milk and lemon juice and whisk to combine. Place the lemon peel into the mixture and stir to incorporate. Microwave uncovered on 50% power for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the mixture is heated through. Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl and pour the sauce over the top.  Serves 4.

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