Broccoli Italian-style

Broccoli Italian Style

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Broccoli Italian Style Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds broccoli

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Dash black pepper

Preparation: 1.Trim broccoli, discarding tough part of stems. Cut broccoli into florets with 2-inch stems. Peel remaining broccoli stems; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

2.Bring 1 quart water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is fork-tender. Drain; arrange evenly in serving dish.

3.Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, parsley and pepper in small bowl. Pour over broccoli, turning to coat. Let stand, covered, 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Nutritional Information: Serving Size: Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 7 g Saturated Fat trace g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 26 % Calories 44 Protein 3 g Sodium 29 mg

Dietary Exchange: Vegetable 1-1/2

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