Broccoli and Red Pepper Toss

 

3

cups broccoli flowerets

1/2

cup diced red bell pepper

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

1

garlic clove, finely chopped

1

teaspoon lemon juice

1/8

teaspoon salt

• 1 Heat 6 cups water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; boil uncovered 2 minutes.
• 2 Add bell pepper to saucepan. Boil 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; remove from saucepan.
• 3 Add butter to saucepan. Cook garlic in butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Return broccoli mixture to saucepan; toss to coat.