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Garlic Broccoli Spears

SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Glaab PHOTO BY: cookin'mama

"Looking for an effortless way to liven up fresh broccoli? In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shirley Glaab tosses cooked spears with garlic and lemon juice for simple, savory results."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 58 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the broccoli in a saucepan with a small amount of water; cover and cook until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish; add lemon mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by MAJEC
My neighbors gave me a similar recipe, that their "chef" son gave them, but it was a lot more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by naples34102
In a word, delicious. The lemon juice makes all the difference in the world, cutting down on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by LIZCANCOOK
I made this exactly as written... but I wish I'd taken previous reviewers' advice and halved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by IMANKAY
I was surprised at how good this was. The lemon is so great with brocolli, I bet it would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by Momi
This is my family's favorite way to eat broccoli.... only I use A LOT more garlic... usually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by What a Dish!
Wow!! I loved this! I wasn't expecting it to be anything special, but it is. It adds so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by Paxico Trader
Delicious and easy to make. Can also be used to toss with pasta or shrimp. A great base sauce.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Juli J.
I was looking for a quick way to jazz up steamed broccoli and this worked perfectly! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by Carla
Great way to spruce up this vegetable! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Katie723
This recipe was so amazingly simple and it was ablsloutely delicious too! I plan on preparing... MORE

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