Low Carbohydrate Side-Dishes Recipes - Broccoli with Garlic Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 450g/1lb broccoli

• 15ml/1 tbsp sunflower oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• fried garlic slices, to garnish (optional)

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Method:

1. Using a sharp knife, trim off and discard the thick stems from the broccoli, and cut the head into large, even-size florets.

2. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 3 minutes, until just tender but still retaining its bite.

3. Drain the broccoli well and arrange the florets in a warmed serving dish.

4. Heat the sunflower oil in a small pan, add the crushed garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn, then remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and discard.

5. Pour the garlic-flavored oil over the broccoli. Sprinkle with fried garlic slices, if using, and serve immediately.

VARIATION : Use any other steamed or boiled green vegetable such as pak choi (bok choy) or spinach in place of the broccoli.

Note: This vegetable is high in vitamins and minerals, notably iron and foliates. Amazingly, it is an even better source of vitamin C than oranges.