Broccoli With Toasted Garlic

This recipe is a perfect example of how little effort it takes to make vegetables truly crave-able.

Cooking thinly sliced garlic in olive oil does double duty: first, it infuses the oil with garlic flavor, and second, it makes crispy bits of toasted garlic to sprinkle on top of the broccoli.

* 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 lbs)
* 1 Tbs water
* 2 Tbs olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cut the broccoli into spears and put into a large microwave-safe bowl with the water. Cover tightly and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

While the broccoli is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook the garlic, stirring frequently, until it is golden, about 3 minutes. Take care not to overcook the garlic or it will become bitter. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the toasted garlic to a small dish.

Remove the bowl of broccoli from the microwave, carefully uncover it, and drain it in a colander, shaking off any excess water. Transfer the broccoli to the skillet with the oil and cook over medium heat, stirring a few times, for 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with the toasted garlic, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

SERVES 4
Serving size: 1 cup

Per Serving

Calories: 115
Total fat: 7.5g
Mono: 5g
Poly: 1g
Sat: 1g
Protein: 4g
Carb: 10g
Fiber: 4g
Chol: 0mg
Sodium: 47mg

Excellent source of folate, vitamin C, vitamin K

Good source of fiber manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin B6

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