STEAMED BROCCOLI ITALIAN STYLE

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My Italian mother made broccoli at least 2 times a week, every week -- and now I do the same for my DH and 3 sons: they devour mountains of this broccoli. It's so good for you!

Provided by Gina Farina

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head broccoli (the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)
1 fresh lemon
extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the broccoli and trim off the very bottom of the thick stem. You can either steam the entire head whole or cut it up into florets.
  • Steam the broccoli (but don't over cook it).
  • Lay out on a platter.
  • Drizzle with lots of fresh lemon juice.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to taste.
  • (Optional) add fresh minced garlic to taste.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • This can be served either hot or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 50.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.3

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