Italian Broccoli with Tomatoes
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Italian Broccoli with Tomatoes
YIELD Makes 6 servings
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Broccoli is full of vitamins A and C as well as calcium for healthy bones and teeth.
INGREDIENTS
| 4 | cups broccoli florets |
| 1/2 | cup water |
| 2 | medium tomatoes, cut into wedges |
| 1/2 | teaspoon dried Italian seasoning |
| 1/2 | teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt (optional) |
| 1/8 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1/2 | cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
PREPARATION:
Microwave Directions
- Place broccoli and water in 2-quart microwavable casserole; cover. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 2 to 4 minutes or until tomatoes are hot. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave 1 minute or until cheese melts.
This recipe appears in:
Italian
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 30 % |
| Calories | 50 |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Sodium | 64 mg |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Meat | 1/2 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
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