Garlic Broccoli Spears Recipe
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Garlic Broccoli Spears

By: Shirley Glaab 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (121)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
In a word, delicious. The lemon juice makes all the difference in the world, cutting down on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by MAJEC   view full review
My neighbors gave me a similar recipe, that their "chef" son gave them, but it was a lot more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by tmontero   view full review
Quick & simple to take to a dinner! Ahead of time, I slightly under-cooked the broccoli,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
I made this exactly as written... but I wish I'd taken previous reviewers' advice and halved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Katie723   view full review
This recipe was so amazingly simple and it was ablsloutely delicious too! I plan on preparing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by TTV78   view full review
DELICIOUS! Pressed the garlic and let it sit in the olive oil & fresh lemon juice for a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband and I loved this! I used steam in bag broccoli and the lemon really gave it a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by IMANKAY   view full review
I was surprised at how good this was. The lemon is so great with brocolli, I bet it would be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Juli J.   view full review
I was looking for a quick way to jazz up steamed broccoli and this worked perfectly! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by Alf Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is darn good. I made it exactly as as specified and mine had a subtle flavor. It didn't...

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