Broccoli, with its vibrant green florets and crisp texture, is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. When paired with the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon and the savory aroma of garlic, broccoli transforms into a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds. This combination of flavors not only enhances the broccoli's natural sweetness but also creates a balanced and flavorful dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI
Easy Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon- it's a simple way to make steamed broccoli taste incredible and the kids will love it too! Naturally gluten-free and paleo.
Provided by Katie Webster
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer attachment. Add broccoli, cover and steam until crisp tender, 3 ½ to 4 1/2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to brown, 30 to 90 seconds. Scrape garlic mixture into a large bowl. Immediately add lemon juice. Add lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Stir broccoli into the lemon mixture and stir to coat. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 70 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 182 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g
ROASTED GARLIC LEMON BROCCOLI
I was looking for a unique way to prepare broccoli and decided to give this a try! Florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal.
Provided by NERDYCHEESECAKE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper and garlic. Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until florets are tender enough to pierce the stems with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice liberally over the broccoli before serving for a refreshing, tangy finish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 326.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI
This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.
Provided by Upagainstawall
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add broccoli florets, lemon zest, minced garlic, lemon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Toss to combine.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high setting for 4 to 5 minutes. Check for doneness; cook 1 more minute if necessary. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon
Categories Garlic Vegetable Side Steam Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Graduation Lemon Broccoli Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.
LEMON BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC
"This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That's what Mom did, and I tend to do the same thing." -Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs, NY
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over broccoli; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI
A great basic recipe for a fast side dish - who doesn't like to dress up their veggies? I use regular olive oil as I haven't found the "O Olive Oil" called for in the recipe yet - but posted it as written. Also like to sprinkle with a little (light) bit of freshly shredded/grated Parmesan cheese for a nice twist. Another nice, quick and easy recipe from Sandra Lee on the Food Network - work night meals woohoo!! Check out the other recipes from this episode that compliment this well:Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken, Lemon Chicken Soup, Lemon Pudding Brulee with Blueberries, and a nice Lemon Cream Martini. YUMMY!! ;)
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add broccoli florets, lemon zest, minced garlic, lemon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir to coat completely.
- Cover bowl with plastic and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Check for tenderness; cook 1 more minute if needed.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over broccoli and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper (add a light sprinkle of parmesan cheese (three cheese blend is my preference) if desired).
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy! ;).
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON-GARLIC CRUMBS
Make and share this Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Crumbs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook broccoli in plenty of salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain.
- Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool.
- Drain and pat dry.
- (can be prepared 8 hours ahead) Melt 3 tblsps butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add broccol and saute until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Transfer to plate; keep warm.
- Add 4 tblsps butter, peel and add garlic to skillet; cook until butter begins to brown, about 1 minute.
- Add breadcrumbs; stir until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Season.
- Top broccoli with breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 308.4, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 5.9
ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI
"I invented this recipe when I began changing my eating habits to incorporate more vegetables into my diet. This broccoli tastes so decadent, you won't know it's healthy." -Brooke Szczepanski, Gloucester, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pine nuts; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED BROCCOLI AND LEMON WITH CHILE AND GARLIC
Alongside piles of roasted eggplant, the charred broccoli salad has become somewhat of a mascot on the salad display at Ottolenghi restaurants and delis throughout London. So much so, in fact, that it can't be removed from the menu, let alone tampered with. But here, the favorite is played with: Charred lemons and anchovies, savory with umami, add sourness and funk. Serve this alongside your protein of choice, or as part of an al fresco spread.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil over medium-high. Keep a large bowl of ice water next to it. Meanwhile, trim the broccoli so 2 inches/5 centimeters of stalk remain attached. Cut the broccoli in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise again to give you 4 wedges per head.
- Blanch the broccoli by adding it to the boiling water and cooking for 3½ minutes, until softened. The stalks should retain a nice bite. Use a pair of tongs to remove the wedges and plunge them straight into the ice water to stop them from cooking further. Once completely cool, drain and dry them well, then place in a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, add 6 tablespoons/89 milliliters of oil, the chiles and garlic to a small frying pan and place it over medium heat. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden and the chiles start to become transparent. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the solids to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside to cool and crisp further.
- Add the anchovies to the pan and place over low heat. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until an anchovy is soft enough to be easily squashed with the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool completely.
- Place a large, well-greased grill pan over high heat and ventilate your kitchen well. (See Tip for outdoor grilling.) Toss the broccoli gently with 1½ teaspoons olive oil. Once the pan is very hot, grill the broccoli in 2 batches, turning so that all the flat sides have nice grill marks, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a tray to cool down. Grill the lemon rounds for 1½ minutes per side, until nicely charred, then transfer to a chopping board. When cool enough to handle, finely chop the lemon (skin and all) and transfer to a small bowl along with the lemon juice, parsley and remaining 1½ teaspoons olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the broccoli has cooled, top with the anchovy oil mixture and toss gently to combine. Arrange on a large serving platter and top evenly with the charred lemon mixture. Lastly, sprinkle over the fried chile and garlic and the flaked salt.
BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC AND LEMON, TWO WAYS
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Plunge the vegetable into the boiling water and cook until fairly tender, 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the size of your pieces. Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water or run under cold water. Drain again.
- Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the drained vegetable and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring only when necessary-you don't want the broccoli to fall apart-until the vegetable begins to brown; add the lemon zest and cook for another minute or two.
- Add the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice, taste and adjust the seasoning, and serve hot or at room temperature.
- Alternative method
- Skip step 1. In step 2, start with 1/4 cup olive oil (and, if you like, add a dried chile). Thirty seconds after adding the garlic, add the broccoli or cauliflower and 1/4 cup water. Cover the pan. Cook, uncovering and stirring occasionally, until the vegetable is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.
BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & LEMON
Jazz up your greens with fresh citrus and punchy garlic for a healthy veggie accompaniment
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 4 mins or until just tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic, cook until lightly golden, then add the lemon zest and cook for 1 min more. When the broccoli is cooked, drain well, toss with the garlicky oil, season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim tough stems from whole broccoli and cut florets into bite-size pieces. Steam broccoli, about 7 minutes.
- Mince garlic and saute in hot oil in nonstick skillet.
- When broccoli is cooked, add it and lemon juice to garlic in pan and stir well. Cook briefly to mix well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 93, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 29 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli crowns that are deep green in color and have tightly closed florets. Avoid crowns that are yellowing or have brown spots.
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly: Broccoli can harbor dirt and bacteria, so it's important to wash it thoroughly before cooking. Rinse the broccoli under cold water for several minutes, and then shake it dry.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces: Cut the broccoli crowns into florets, and then cut the florets into bite-sized pieces. This will help the broccoli cook evenly.
- Steam the broccoli: Steaming is the best way to cook broccoli because it preserves the nutrients and flavor of the vegetable. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, and steam for 3-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Sauté the broccoli: Sautéing is another quick and easy way to cook broccoli. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the broccoli. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Use fresh lemon and garlic: Fresh lemon and garlic add a bright, flavorful punch to broccoli. Be sure to use fresh lemons and garlic for the best flavor.
- Season the broccoli to taste: Season the broccoli with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Conclusion:
Broccoli with lemon and garlic is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's a healthy and flavorful way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try!
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