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!
Chinese-Style Broccoli (Phase 1)
Makes 2 (1-cup) servings
Description
Ordinary broccoli springs to life with this garlicky lemon-soy dressing. Serve it with any Asian-flavored dish or even a simple grilled chicken or shrimp skewer.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Start 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.
Recipe from The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. For information on the book, click here.
Nutritional information
80 calories
5 g total fat (0 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
4 g protein
3 g fiber
300 mg sodium