LEMON BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC

Lemon Broccoli with Garlic image

"This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That's what Mom did, and I tend to do the same thing." -Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over broccoli; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.