Zesty Broccoli
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I'VE BEEN a vegetarian for over 20 years and often experiment with flavors compatible to the many vegetables I prepare.
My nephew, who lived with me a year while going to graduate school, thought this was one of my best creations. It's not only beautiful, it's delicious and nutritious, too.
-Louiza Kemyan, Palm Springs, California
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; add red pepper flakes and toss. Yield: 4 servings.