BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC & LEMON (ITALY)

Broccoli Cauliflower With Garlic & Lemon (Italy) image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb broccoli, trimmed & cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb cauliflower, trimmed & cut into bit-size pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 lemon, juice & zest of

Steps:

In a steamer cook the broccoli & cauliflower for 8 minutes or until just tender, then drain & run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again & set aside.
Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic & cook for 3 minutes, or until it is golden, stirring occasionally.
Add drained vegetables & turn heat to high, cooking & stirring only when necessary, until vegetables begin to brown.
Add lemon zest & cook another minute.
Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil & the lemon juice, then taste & adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 36.6, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3