ZESTY GARLIC BROCCOLI

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I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years and often experiment with flavors compatible to the many vegetables I prepare. My nephew, who lived with me for a year while going to graduate school, thought this was one of my best creations. -Louiza Kemyan, Palm Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Place first five ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Drain. Toss with pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges