Highlighting Groovy Garlic as January 2020 Pick of the Month

Roasted Broccoli With Crushed Garlic

This delicious recipe combines the great roasted flavors of two vegetables with several vitamins and nutrients between them.

It’s also low in calories and fat, while packing a good amount of fiber and protein!

Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Cook Time: 20 minutes.

Servings: 4.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets.
  • 6 cloves garlic (crushed).
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2.  Chop the broccoli in bite-size pieces.
  3.  Crush the garlic cloves. Tip: Place the flat side of your knife over the clove while holding the knife handle. Use the heel of your other hand to give the clove a quick, firm whack. This will crush the garlic and make the skin easy to remove.
  4.  In a baking dish combine broccoli, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  5.  Roast broccoli for 15 to 20 minutes, until broccoli is browned and tender.

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What’s so Great About Garlic?

  • Garlic is an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C, and nutrients.
  • Garlic is low in calories, sugar, salt, and fat!
  • It contains nutrients that may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Garlic?

  • Add whole or crushed cloves to a variety of savory dishes such as sauces, roasted vegetables, soups and meat entrees.
  • Eat it raw for intense flavor.

How Do I Buy & Prepare Garlic?

  • Selection:  Choose garlic cloves that are firm, not hollow or soft. Sprouting indicates that the garlic is too old.
  • Storage:  Keep garlic cool and dry at room temperature in a paper bag in the dark. Use fresh cloves within 7 to 10 days of purchase.
  • Preparation:  Break off as many cloves as needed, place on cutting board, and gently smash the clove – the peel should come easily.
  • Cooking:  Garlic can be stir-fried, roasted or sautéed. It can even be eaten raw.  

  • Serving Size: 4.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 120.
    • Total Fat: 8 g.
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg.
    • Sodium: 340 mg.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 10 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 5 g.
    • Total Sugars: 3 g.
    • Protein: 5 g.

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