Microwave broccoli with spicy garlic oil

2
Points®
Total Time
10 min
Prep
7 min
Cook
3 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
This recipe proves it takes nearly no time to cook fresh, flavorful veggies for dinner. Try tossing the broccoli with cooked rice or pasta to make a quick and simple main dish.

Ingredients

Broccoli florets

12 oz

Water

2 Tbsp

Olive oil

4 tsp

Garlic

1 clove(s), minced

Crushed red pepper flakes

¼ tsp

Table salt

¼ tsp

Lemon

4 wedge(s)

Instructions

  1. Combine broccoli and water in large microwavable bowl. Cover and microwave on High until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3–31/2 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain. Return broccoli to same bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oil mixture and salt to broccoli; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.
  3. Serving size: about 1 cup