Lemon Crumb-Topped Broccoli Recipe

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Dress up broccoli with a lemony bread-crumb topping, and you might be surprised with the luscious result ... not to mention the positive reaction from guests.

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Lemon Crumb-Topped Broccoli Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 slice multigrain bread, toasted and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Stir in bread crumbs and lemon peel; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley; set aside.
Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Drizzle with lemon juice; toss to coat. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 45 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Lemon Crumb-Topped Broccoli in Country Extra November 2009, p49