Sauteed Broccoli with Garlic, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan

I- Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 lb. broccoli florets (about 5-6 cups);
• 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil;
• 2 Tbsp pine nuts;
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced very thin;
• 1/4 cup chicken stock;
• 1-2 Tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese;
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

II- Directions:

1. Wash and cut broccoli florets to make each piece about 1 inch wide.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add pine nuts and cook 1-2 minutes, until barely starting to color.
3. Add broccoli florets and saute, stirring constantly, until broccoli turns bright green, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Move broccoli and pine nuts to one side of the pan, add the remaining oil and garlic slices and cook until garlic is fragrant about 1 minute.
5. Turn heat up to high, add chicken stock, stir, and cover pan and cook about 2 minutes, or until broccoli is slightly tender.
6. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until all the liquid has evaporated and broccoli is fork-tender, about 3-4 minutes longer.
7. Sprinkle broccoli with freshly-grated parmesan and season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
8. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until all the liquid has evaporated and broccoli is fork-tender, about 3-4 minutes longer.
9. Sprinkle broccoli with freshly-grated parmesan and season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
10. Sprinkle broccoli with freshly-grated parmesan and season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
11. Serve immediately and Enjoy!!

III- Nutrition Facts per Serving (1/4 of recipe):

• 130 Calories;
• Fat: 9g;
• Saturated fat: 1.5g;
• Cholesterol: <5mg;
• Carbs: 10g;
• Fiber: 4g;
• Sugars: 3g;
• Protein: 6g.

SmartPoints Value: 4