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5-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives takes 5 minutes to prepare.

5-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives takes 5 minutes to cook.

5-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for 5-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives are:

Ingredients:
1 lb broccoli
3 TBS crumbled feta cheese
6 kalamata olives, sliced or chopped

Mediterranean Dressing
3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
2 medium cloves garlic
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Optional:

1/2 red onion sliced, add to steamer with stems or 2 minutes before florets
5 drops tamari soy sauce
2 TBS sunflower seeds
1/2 medium red onion, sliced (cook with the stems)

Here is how you make 5-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives:

Fill the bottom of the steamer with 2 inches of water.While steam is building up in steamer, cut broccoli florets into quarters. Peel stems and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Let florets and stems sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.Chop or press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.Steam stems for 2 minutes before adding the florets.Transfer to a bowl. For more flavor, toss broccoli with the remaining ingredients and any of the optional ingredients while it is still hot. (Mediterranean Dressing does not need to be made separately.)Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PHANTOMPOE.

The nutritional information for 5-Minute Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 162.1

• Total Fat: 13.4 g
• Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
• Sodium: 247.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
• Protein: 5.0 g