Broccoli Italiano

Name: Broccoli Italiano
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups broccoli florets; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 large fresh mushrooms, sliced

My husband didn't like broccoli until I gave it some of my special Italian touches. Now I can't serve this delicious side dish often enough. —Melanie Habener of Lompoc, California

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large fresh mushrooms, sliced

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over water; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a nonstick skillet, cook onions in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Reduce heat. Add the broccoli, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Add mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 49 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Broccoli Italiano in Light & Tasty December/January 2002