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Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries Recipe

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“Power foods—broccoli, walnuts and cherries—star in this delicious, easy recipe.” Joan Ranzini - Waynesboro, Virginia

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Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes and broccoli; toss to coat. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 140 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 116 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Broccoli with Walnuts and Cherries in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p28

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Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2011 by ojc0806

tastes good next time may try dried cranberries instead of cherries just personal preference.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by silverheartemt

I made it at home and loved it to death and did not share it with my husband at all. I took it to work for our potluck and it was the first thing gone. Definitly will eat it again!!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2010 by gissell

I tried it with dried cranberries instead of cherries and it tasted great!

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by Aubrey5

This was very delicious! I will definetly make this again!

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by john a. bay

My wife and I made this dish for dinner this evening and were very pleased. We definitely will make this again.