Lemon-Garlic Broccoli with Yellow Peppers

Lemon-Garlic Broccoli with Yellow Peppers

Enjoy this flavorful broccoli and bell pepper dish - a side that can be ready in 20 minutes.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Makes

6

servings

4
cups fresh broccoli florets (about 10 oz)
1/2
cup bite-size strips yellow bell pepper
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
clove garlic, finely chopped
1
tablespoon water
1
teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4
teaspoon salt
  1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Add broccoli; heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes.
  2. Add bell pepper; boil 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; remove from saucepan.
  3. To same saucepan, add oil and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in 1 tablespoon water, the lemon peel and salt. Return broccoli mixture to saucepan; toss to coat.
Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Betty Tip:
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that, like cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, is thought to protect against disease, especially certain types of cancer.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 50
    • (Calories from Fat 20),
  • Total Fat 2 1/2g
    • (Saturated Fat 0g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 120mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 5g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 1g),
  • Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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