BROCCOLI ITALIANO

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges