Seasoned Broccoli Spears

Name: Seasoned Broccoli Spears
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Dressing up broccoli is a snap with this recipe from our Test Kitchen staff. They flavored fresh spears with lemon-pepper, garlic salt and thyme.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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bjsilve0

Aug 1, 2013

Loved them and I love garlic but next time I would cut the garlic in half.
katlaydee3

Mar 16, 2009

I loved them and so did my family.
scarlet286

Jan 4, 2009

I wasn't too fond of these.