BROCCOLI WITH SAUTEED RED PEPPER

Broccoli with Sauteed Red Pepper image

Slivered almonds and sweet red peppers add crunch to fresh broccoli.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fresh broccoli spears
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Cut broccoli spears in half lengthwise; add to broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and shallot in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain broccoli; add broccoli, almonds, lemon-pepper and salt to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.