LEMONY BABY BROCCOLI

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Baby broccoli is brightened with garlic and lemon. Keep a close eye on vegetables; cooking them just until they are crisp-tender will enhance the flavor and preserve more of their nutrients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 bunches baby broccoli (6 to 8 ounces each), tough ends trimmed
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add broccoli, garlic, and, if using, red-pepper flakes. Cook until broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup water to skillet; cover, and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

Dodopop
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


Hubert Xavier
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemon and garlic sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulla Alshaikh
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese on top and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nashibah Mustapha
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Malcolm Powell
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil next time.


Abishek Gajmer
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


Olaitan Bukola
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


Anamika H
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemon and garlic sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


smoky joe
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese on top and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Halliru usman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmoudi Hiba
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This dish was a hit! I served it with grilled chicken and it was the perfect healthy and delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahzada Gak
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The lemon and garlic flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramahn Gugo
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I added a little bit of garlic and chili flakes to give it a bit of a kick. Will definitely be making this again.