Southern Broccoli Recipe

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Southern Broccoli
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • lemon rind curls (optional)

Directions:

  1. Trim off large leaves of broccoli. Remove tough ends of lower stalks, and wash broccoli thoroughly. Separate into spears; coarsely chop stalks and flowerets.
  2. Heat shortening in a heavy skillet. Add broccoli, water, and salt; stir well. Cover, and cook over medium heat 13 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Garnish with lemon rind curls, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 171.92 Kcal (720 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.81g 20%
Sodium 637.68mg 27%
Potassium 541.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.17g 4%
Sugars 3.52g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20%
Protein 5.1g 10%
Vitamin C 152.8mg 255%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 81.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.9 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.55g 20%
Sodium 326.02mg 27%
Potassium 276.82mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.22g 4%
Sugars 1.8g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 20%
Protein 2.61g 10%
Vitamin C 78.1mg 255%
Iron 0.9mg 9%
Calcium 41.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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