BROCCOLI WITH WALNUTS AND CHERRIES

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"Power foods-broccoli, walnuts and cherries-star in this delicious, easy recipe." Joan Ranzini - Waynesboro, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes and broccoli; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges