Friday, November 7, 2008

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

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