ITALIAN BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

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A quick vegetable side dish using the microwave! From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place broccoli and water in a shallow, round microwave-safe dish.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes or until tender (every microwave is different, so keep an eye on them!).
  • Stir several times- Drain.
  • Stir in oregano, pepper, lemon juice and tomato wedges.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Cover and microwave to melt cheese.
  • Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 132.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.4

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