Broccoli With Olive Butter

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 13

Broccoli with Olive Butter combines tender cooked broccoli with a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and sliced olives. This flavorful side dish offers a delightful blend of savory, tangy, and briny notes, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests who appreciate bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • dash of black pepper
  • 12 stuffed olives, sliced
  • 4 (10 oz.) packages frozen broccoli spears, cooked
  • seasoned salt

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and crushed garlic over low heat in a small saucepan for about 15 minutes.
  2. Add lemon juice, black pepper, and sliced olives; heat thoroughly but do not boil.
  3. Cook frozen broccoli according to package directions. Drain and arrange in a heated serving dish.
  4. Sprinkle lightly with seasoned salt.
  5. Pour the olive butter sauce over the broccoli and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

420 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 33.9g 43% DV
Carbs 29g 11% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10227.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 449.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 22.4mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 148.3mg 11% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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