Orange-Sauced Broccoli & Peppers

Orange-Sauced Broccoli & Peppers

• 3 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets

• 1 medium red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 2/3 cup orange juice

• 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
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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. Stir in cornstarch. Add orange juice and mustard. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture; toss gently to coat.