hardcase

Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli
8
servings

1 (14 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, bottled is fine
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon of Mrs Dash
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1.Microwave broccoli and water in covered bowl on high for 6 minutes or til crisp tender.
2.While it is cooking mix the rest of the ingredients together.
3.Drain cooked broccoli.
4.Pour lemon garlic mixture over broccoli and mix to coat.
5.If using fresh garlic cover the dish and let sit for about 2 minutes to allow heat from broccoli to "cook" and remove the raw taste from the garlic.
6.If using garlic powder you are ready to serve.
7.Suggest using chopped walnuts also, mixed in.Great side with spinach lasagna and buttery garlic potatoes.

Spamalot

Looks delicious. I'm always looking for ways to get my kids to eat greens. Any idea if I could use cheese on this or would it be over the top?

hardcase

Never tried cheese but it sounds great! Hard to go over the top on food, just keeps getting better.