Garlic Broccoli Recipe
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Garlic Broccoli

By: Domenick Palmer 
"There's nothing like good down-home cooking, and this recipe proves the point."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (117)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil, canola oil and red pepper flakes over medium heat for 2 minutes or until hot. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat.
  3. Drain broccoli and transfer to a serving bowl. Pour garlic sauce over; toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled with a slotted spoon.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 2/3 cup servings (prepared with reduced-sodium soy sauce) equals 92 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 318 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by Deb K   view full review
I mixed all the ingredients, then added it to the broccoli in a glass covered dish and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller   view full review
I have just about quit reading reviews until after I have made a meal, I feel it messes up my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Michele55   view full review
I really enjoyed this dish. The only adjustment that I made was to reduce the sugar and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I liked this, but then I tend to always like the combination of lemon, oil, soy sauce and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This was very, very good even without the sugar. I try to keep my sides as healthy as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by iloveonions   view full review
This is just the recipe I was looking for. I've been trying to replicate the garlic broccoli...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by aijiesi   view full review
Ok. A little too sweet, and I would like it to have a more fluid texture to evenly coat the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by foxyj   view full review
I loved the sauce, my kids did too! It was easy to make a few adjustments to suit our taste. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by Julie   view full review
This was better than the garlic broccoli from our favorite take out! I like to mix in some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by lgilli   view full review
Delicious! I wasn't too sure with the way heating the ingredients (not including the...

 

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