Broccoli With Ripe Olive Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. finely chopped black olives
1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (2 lb.) bunch broccoli

Preparation

Saute garlic in oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat until golden, about 3 minutes; do not let brown.
Discard garlic. Add olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper to oil; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Trim broccoli; divide into flowerets, reserving stem and stalks for other use.
Cook flowerets in 1-inch of water in large saucepan, covered, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, heat oil mixture.
Drain broccoli.
Place on plate.
Pour hot oil over. Toss to combine.
Makes 4 servings.