BROCCOLI WITH NUTS AND CHERRIES

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The original of this recipe came from the Dec/Jan 2010 Taste of Home Healthy Cooking, but since I do love the nuts & cherries, it has been tweaked.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups broccoli, cut into florets
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cherries, dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer basket, then put that into a large saucepan containing an inch of water. Bring to a boil, then cover & steam 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts & garlic in the oil until garlic is tender.
  • Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes & broccoli, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 95.9, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.7

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