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Lemon Broccoli with Olives Recipe

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Quick, easy, nutritious--and colorful!

Lemon Broccoli with Olives Recipe (+)

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 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.

Container: saucepan

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serving Description: about 1 cup

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

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