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Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli is for Side Dish.

Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli takes several minutes to prepare.

Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli takes several minutes to cook.

Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli are:

1 (14 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets, cleaned and cut into florets or 2 heads fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into florets

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, bottled is fine
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your liking

Here is how you make Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli:

1. Microwave broccoli and water in covered bowl on high for 4 minutes or til crisp tender. 2. While it is cooking mix the rest of the ingredients together. 3. Drain cooked broccoli. 4. Pour lemon garlic mixture over broccoli and mix to coat. 5. If using fresh garlic cover the dish and let sit for about 2 minutes to allow heat from broccoli to "cook" and remove the raw taste from the garlic. 6. If using garlic powder you are ready to serve. Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELLE38.

The nutritional information for Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 72.9

• Total Fat: 3.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 331.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
• Protein: 4.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli is Low Fat