Chinese Style Broccoli

Broccoli is a delicious, nutritious vegetable that's readily available year-round. Dubbed a superfood because of the variety of nutrients it delivers, broccoli works well with many different seasonings and cuisines. This savory recipe is a sure crowd-pleaser!

Makes 2 (1-cup) servings


Prep time: 10 minutesStart to finish: 8 minutes


Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon canola oil

1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice


Instructions

Heat oil in a large wok or high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.

Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice; continue to stir-fry until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Serve hot.




Nutritional information

80 calories

5 g total fat (0 g sat)

7 g carbohydrate

4 g protein

3 g fiber

300 mg sodium

Very Healthy and Tasty Tex Mex Salad

Ingredients:
2 15oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup lime juice
4 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 can nibblets corn, drained
1 small red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 medium Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 green onions, with tops, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Directions:
In a large bowl, put beans, corn, pepper, tomatoes, green onions and parsley.
Put lime juice, olive oil, garlic and sea salt into a small jar.
Cover and shake until the ingredients are well mixed.
Pour this dressing over the salad and mix well.
The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead, but don't add the avocado until serving time. Refrigerate.