www.monthlymealplanner.com

Atkins Broccoli Florets with Lemon-Butter Sauce
by Dawn Whalen
serves: 4
  Atkins website
Ingredients:
  1 large   broccoli head, broken into florets
  1 small   shallot, finely chopped
  2 tablespoons   white wine
  1 tablespoon   lemon juice, divided
  1/4 cup   cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    salt
    white pepper
Directions:
  Cook florets in a large pot of lightly salted water 5-7 minutes, until tender. Drain; return to pot to keep warm while preparing sauce. Place shallots, wine and 1 tab1espoon lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to very low; stir in a few small pieces butter, swirling with a wire whisk until mostly melted. Gradually add the remaining butter, whisking constantly, until sauce is smooth. Season with salt, white pepper and remaining lemon juice to taste. Do not allow sauce to boil. Pour sauce over broccoli.