Broccoli With Nuts and Cherries

The original of this recipe came from the Dec/Jan 2010 Taste of Home Healthy Cooking, but since I do love the nuts & cherries, it has been tweaked.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  cups broccoli, cut into florets
• 2⁄3 cup walnuts, chopped
• 6  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup cherries, dried
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Place broccoli in a steamer basket, then put that into a large saucepan containing an inch of water. Bring to a boil, then cover & steam 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute walnuts & garlic in the oil until garlic is tender.
3. Stir in the cherries, salt, pepper flakes & broccoli, tossing to coat.