Best 12 Lemon Broccoli With Garlic Recipes

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Lemon Broccoli with Garlic: A Lemony Delight

Broccoli, a nutritional powerhouse, takes center stage in this vibrant dish, where it's sautéed to tender-crisp perfection and tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This recipe is a symphony of flavors, with a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, aromatic garlic, and a hint of chili flakes for a touch of heat. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty main course or a meat-lover looking for a vibrant side dish, this lemon broccoli with garlic is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Within this article, you'll find two variations of the recipe: a classic version for those who prefer simplicity and a vegan version for those seeking a plant-based option. Both variations deliver a delightful culinary experience, making this dish a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.

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1. Lemon Garlic Shrimp: Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable shrimp dish, where succulent shrimp are pan-fried until golden brown and bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce. The zesty lemon and aromatic garlic create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

2. Garlic Butter Asparagus: Discover the vibrant flavors of asparagus in this simple yet elegant recipe. Fresh asparagus spears are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful side dish that complements any main course. Enjoy the harmonious blend of garlicky goodness and the natural sweetness of asparagus.

3. Garlic Green Beans: Experience the delightful crunch of green beans in this classic recipe. Fresh green beans are stir-fried with aromatic garlic and a touch of soy sauce, creating a vibrant and flavorful side dish that is both simple and satisfying. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite, making this dish a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC



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"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

1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

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

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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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

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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

BROCCOLI RABE WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, stems trimmed, then coarsely chopped
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a deep skillet. Add rabe, season with salt, and cover pan. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 10 minutes. Drain rabe.
  • Return pan to heat and saute garlic and red pepper flakes in oil over moderate heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add rabe, coat in garlic oil. Cook rabe in garlic oil for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Squeeze the juice of lemon over the pan and sprinkle in zest. Toss rabe to distribute lemon flavor and transfer broccoli rabe to serving dish.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC & LEMON



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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



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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

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI



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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 LEMON-GARLIC CRUMBS



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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

1 bunch broccoli, cut into flowerets
7 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced lemon, zest of
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups soft white breadcrumbs

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

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLI



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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

12 ounces broccoli florets
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon olive oil (Suggested brand- O Olive Oil)
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
three-cheese blend, for garnish (to taste)

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! ;).

GRILLED BROCCOLI AND LEMON WITH CHILE AND GARLIC



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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

Salt
2 small or medium broccoli with stalks (about 1 ½ pounds/700 grams)
7 tablespoons/103 milliliters olive oil, plus more for grilling
1 large fresno chile, thinly sliced at an angle, seeds and all
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthways
5 to 6 anchovies packed in oil, drained
1 large lemon, cut into 8 thin rounds and seeded, the rest squeezed for 1 teaspoon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for serving

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.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON



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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

1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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.

ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI



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"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

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets for even cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure that the broccoli has enough room to cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the broccoli, garlic, and lemon zest.
  • Stir-fry the broccoli for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp.
  • Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey, and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve the lemon broccoli with garlic immediately.
  • Garnish with additional lemon zest and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Conclusion:

This lemon broccoli with garlic is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish that is perfect for any weeknight meal. The bright lemon flavor and crispy texture of the broccoli make this dish a hit with everyone. Plus, it's packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a great choice for a healthy meal. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give this lemon broccoli with garlic a try. You won't be disappointed!

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