Italian Broccoli With Tomatoes

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A quick vegetable side dish using the microwave! From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.

by BeccaB3c·published 2005-06-29

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Vegetable

Servings

6 serving(s)

Total time

20 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

70 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

4 cups broccoli floretsbroccoli
1 tablespoon waterwater
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushedoregano
1/4 teaspoon pepperpepper
1 tablespoon lemon juicelemon-juice
2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in wedgestomato
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions (8 steps)

01Wash and cut broccoli florets in 1/2 inch pieces.
02Place broccoli and water in a shallow, round microwave-safe dish.
03Cover with plastic wrap or lid and microwave on HIGH for 5-7 minutes or until tender (every microwave is different, so keep an eye on them!).
04Stir several times- Drain.
05Stir in oregano, pepper, lemon juice and tomato wedges.
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