Best 11 Orange Or Lemon Broccoli Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of orange and lemon broccoli, a culinary delight that combines the vibrant citrus notes of oranges and lemons with the crisp texture of broccoli. This delectable dish offers a unique and refreshing twist to the classic broccoli preparation. Whether you prefer the zesty tang of oranges or the invigorating aroma of lemons, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for cooking orange or lemon broccoli.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE BROCCOLI



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My husband, Tommy, can be a picky eater, but he always enjoys this versatile side dish. Nearly effortless to fix, it's sure to please even finicky family members who aren't fond of the robust green veggie.-Tricia Moore, Somersworth, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh broccoli florets
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same pan, combine the butter, orange juice, orange zest and salt; heat until butter is melted. Return the broccoli to the saucepan; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON BROCCOLI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 or 3 strips lemon zest and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, 3 minutes. Meanwhile, cook 1 head broccoli florets and 1 sliced carrot in boiling salted water, 3 minutes. Drain and toss with the lemon oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calorie, Fat 10.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 187 milligrams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 grams

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON



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Broccolini looks like baby broccoli, but it's actually a natural hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale. (If you can't find it, broccoli rabe can be used in its place.) The tender stalks are blanched first and then sauteed with lemon zest for a quick vegetable dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt
1 pound broccolini (1 to 2 bunches)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, zested into thin strips and juiced

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook broccolini until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, and transfer broccolini to ice-water bath. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lemon zest until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add broccolini and cook until warmed through. Transfer to a platter and season with salt and lemon juice.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold.

Provided by MARDI1030

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup water
1 lemon, juiced
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE



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If you like oranges, you'll enjoy this citrusy sauce I adopted when looking for more interesting way to serve broccoli. It's also nice as a dipping sauce for pork chops and chicken. -Estelle Hardin of Kanab, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh or frozen broccoli spears
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and bouillon. Stir in water, orange juice and zest until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened., Drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl. Garnish with orange slices and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED GARLIC LEMON BROCCOLI



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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

2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon lemon juice

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

ORANGE BROCCOLI



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Adding orange juice to this Oriental version of stir-fried broccoli gives it a whole new dimension! This recipe comes from Lean and Luscious and Meatless.

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups broccoli, cut into small flowerets

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, honey, and cornstarch.
  • Mix until corn starch is dissolved.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add broccoli.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir orange juice mixture and pour over broccoli.
  • Cook, stirring, for a few minutes, until broccoli is evenly coated and sauce is thick and clear.

ORANGE (OR LEMON) BROCCOLI



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The orignal recipe for this came from "What's for Dinner?" I have been successful exchanging the orange juice and zest for lemon juice and zest. It is delicious either way.

Provided by JillAZ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head broccoli, about 1 pound
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and cut broccoli into florets.
  • Bring about 1 cup of water to boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Add broccoli florets, reduce heat to medium and cover.
  • Cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and still bright green. About 5 minutes.
  • Drain and return broccoli to pan.
  • Add butter, orange juice, orange zest, salt and pepper.
  • Toss together and heat through.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 216, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.4

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI



Lemon Garlic Broccoli image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces broccoli florets
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon olive oil (recommended: O Olive Oil)
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & LEMON



Broccoli with garlic & lemon image

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

2 heads broccoli , cut into florets
3 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
zest 1 lemon

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



Broccoli With Lemon And Garlic image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 ounces whole broccoli or 12 ounces ready-cut broccoli florets (4 to 5 cups)
1 large clove garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

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 for Cooking Orange or Lemon Broccoli:

  • Choose fresh, firm broccoli florets with tightly closed buds.
  • Use a combination of orange and lemon zest for a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • Add a bit of garlic or ginger for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Use a light hand with the oil, as broccoli can easily become greasy.
  • Cook the broccoli until it is tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Serve the broccoli immediately, while it is still hot and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Orange or lemon broccoli is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Whether you are looking for a healthy side dish or a quick and easy weeknight meal, orange or lemon broccoli is a great option.

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