Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsps. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
Preparation:
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and broth. Cover and steam for 6 minutes. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and cook uncovered for 30 seconds.
Exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable
Nutrition information: Per serving:
- Calories 42
- Calories from fat 12
- Total fat 1 g
- Saturated fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 83 mg
- Total carbohydrates 6 g
- Dietary fiber 2 g
- Sugars 3 g
- Protein 3 gm
Recipe reprinted with permission from the American Diabetes Association, Western NY Office, 315 Alberta Drive, Suite 102, Amherst, NY 14226
Number of servings: 4
Serving size 2/3 cup
