Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli

Mama's Kitchen (Hope)'s Note:

Fast fix up makes broccoli not the same old same old! My teens love this and will only eat broccoli like this or smothered in cheese- this is healthier! I created this recipe after the broccoli served at my fave Chinese place. The variety of ingredients apply to many regional cuisines such as Italian, Asian and SW.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (14 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets or 2 heads fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into 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 red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your liking

Directions:

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.

Reviews

[Margie99]

I think this has just the right amount of lemon to garlic and it is so easy. I used fresh broccoli and left out the red pepper flakes. I loved the ability to use fresh garlic and not get the raw garlic taste.

[LifeIsGood]

Well this was fast and easy! I will use this recipe for those rushed dinner nights (with sports nights, that happens a lot!). I used the garlic powder. Thanks!

[karen in tbay]

This will become our newest fav broc recipe. Quick and tasty!!