Lemon Broccoli with Olives
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sliced or chopped black olives (about 2 oz)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- salt and pepper 
 
Quick, easy, nutritious--and colorful!
 
Directions
  • In a saucepan,  bring 1 quart water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil.
  • While water
    heats, prepare broccoli: trim off tough stalks (see TIP). Slice broccoli heads
    and any attached stem lengthwise into strips. Drop broccoli into boiling water and cook, without

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covering pan, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on size of pieces. Drain broccoli and
toss with lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Scatter olives and
pieces of feta, if using, over broccoli and serve.
  • TIP: Broccoli stems are
    delicious when peeled to remove tough, fiberous skin and can be used raw or cooked.


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