This is a great way to add more flavorful vegetables to your diet. Other cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower or Brussels sprouts, can be substituted for broccoli.
Servings: 4
Nutritional information per serving
- 45 calories
- 1 g total fat
- 0 g saturated fat
- 0 g transfat
- 1 g monounsaturated fat
- 0 mg cholesterol
- 153 mg sodium
- 7 g total carbohydrate
- 3 g dietary fiber
- 2 g total sugars
- 3 g protein
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil.
- All the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the broccoli florets.
- In a small saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
- Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Combine well and serve.
Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
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