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Seasoned Broccoli Spears

Add a few simple herbs to basic broccoli for an easy, nutritious, microwave-fast vegetable dish.

—MELISSA JUST MINNEAPOLIS, MN



START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 5 SERVINGS


5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed

1 tablespoon butter, melted

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon onion salt

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Place the broccoli in a large microwave-safe bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until tender.

NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.