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Garlic Broccoli Spears Recipe

Looking for an effortless way to liven up fresh broccoli? In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shirley Glaab tosses cooked spears with garlic and lemon juice for simple, savory results.

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Garlic Broccoli Spears Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place the broccoli in a saucepan with a small amount of water; cover and cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish; add lemon mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 62 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Garlic Broccoli Spears in Quick Cooking May/June 1998, p7