**Lemon Garlic Broccoli: A Burst of Flavor and Health in Every Bite**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful dish that combines the zestiness of lemon, the aromatic pungency of garlic, and the crisp-tenderness of broccoli. This delectable recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. The secret lies in the perfect balance of tangy lemon juice, savory garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper, all coming together to elevate the natural goodness of broccoli. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is your gateway to a culinary adventure that's both easy to follow and bursting with flavor. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a journey of taste and culinary delight.
**Additional Recipe Options:**
1. **Lemon Garlic Broccoli with Parmesan:** Elevate your broccoli dish with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese. The nutty, salty flavor of Parmesan adds an extra layer of richness and depth, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you utterly satisfied.
2. **Lemon Garlic Broccoli with Almonds:** Add a delightful crunch and a touch of nutty flavor to your broccoli by incorporating toasted almonds. The almonds add a textural contrast that complements the tenderness of the broccoli, while their subtle sweetness balances the tangy lemon and savory garlic.
3. **Lemon Garlic Broccoli with Bacon:** Introduce a smoky, savory element to your broccoli dish by adding crispy bacon crumbles. The bacon adds a delightful richness and saltiness that pairs perfectly with the bright citrus notes of lemon and the aromatic intensity of garlic.
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
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.
ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Roasting these veggies with lemon and garlic brings out their natural sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On two rimmed baking sheets, toss broccoli and cauliflower with oil, garlic, and lemons; season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets from top to bottom and tossing vegetables once halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g
BROCCOLI RABE WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 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
GARLIC, BROCCOLI & LEMON
Garlic and lemon goes well with this simple broccoli dish. Do not overcook the broccoli leave it crisp.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steam the broccoli for about 3-5 minutes or until the crispness that you prefer.
- Meanwhile heat oil in a fry pan and over moderate heat saute the garlic until golden.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- Put broccoli in a bowl pour the garlic and zest over it and serve immediately.
BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC & LEMON (ITALY)
Make and share this Broccoli Cauliflower With Garlic & Lemon (Italy) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a steamer cook the broccoli & cauliflower for 8 minutes or until just tender, then drain & run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again & set aside.
- Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic & cook for 3 minutes, or until it is golden, stirring occasionally.
- Add drained vegetables & turn heat to high, cooking & stirring only when necessary, until vegetables begin to brown.
- Add lemon zest & cook another minute.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil & the lemon juice, then taste & adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 36.6, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3
ROASTED BROCCOLI W LEMON GARLIC & TOASTED PINE NUTS
I adopted this recipe when another chef left the site. The text from my original review stated, "I just made this for my lunch. Yum! I had a smaller portion of broccoli, and therefore downsized the recipe. The flavors are awesome together. I used all fresh ingredients (no bottled lemon juice here!). Since I was cooking only for myself, I prepared the lemon garlic butter in a small saute pan and then tossed the broccoli in that pan to coat it. (No need to dirty a serving dish for just me!) I can't wait to prepare this for others. The lemon garlic butter lends this to be a great side for fish...I am thinking grilled salmon would be great." I have since prepared this as a side dish for a multitude of meals. I love the broccoli, lemon, garlic combo.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.
- Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.
- Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.
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.
BROCCOLI WITH LEMON GARLIC ALMOND BUTTER
Make and share this Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Almond Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories Vegetable
Time 23m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steam or boil broccoli until tender, about 8 minutes and drain.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat and add garlic.
- Remove from heat and let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove garlic, if desired, then stir in almonds and place over low heat again.
- Add lemon juice and zest and pour over hot broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 201.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.1
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! ;).
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.
LOW CARB LEMON GARLIC PASTA WITH TOFU AND BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, extra firm tofu, broccoli, shirataki noodle, lemon, shredded parmesan cheese, classic hummus, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Provided by Hailey Collette
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook tofu over medium high heat until crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and add broccoli, garlic, and water.
- Steam broccoli until beginning to soften.
- While broccoli is steaming, rinse noodles under warm water.
- Add noodles to skillet and cook for a few minutes.
- Add in hummus, nutritional yeast, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Add tofu back to skillet and cook until everything is combined.
- Serve with extra lemon juice and seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 1 gram
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
ROASTED BROCCOLI W LEMON GARLIC & TOASTED PINE NUTS RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Marie1127
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. 3. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender. 4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. 5. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. 6. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. 7. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. 8. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.
ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER
I got this recipe and photo straight from www.Schwan's.com. I thought it would make a great Thanksgiving side dish. Can't go wrong with broccoli mixed with lemon and garlic--yum!
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Vegetables
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, mix together broccoli, oil, butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and salt and pepper until well blended.
- 2. Place mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with cooking oil.
- 3. Bake in a preheated 450-degree oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- 4. Garnish with pine nuts and serve.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.
Provided by Maryann D.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
GARLIC LEMON BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY
Categories Side Broccoli Cauliflower Lemon
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash the broccoli and cauliflower and cut into bite sized pieces Clean and peel garlic; mince finely. Place the garlic and butter in a medium sized skillet. Saute over medium high heat until garlic is browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside. Fill a large stock pot about 3/4 full of water; bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add broccoli and cauliflower and let cook for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp/tender. Don't over cook. Drain and place in large bowl. Toss vegetables with lemon juice, garlic butter mixture and rosemary. Serve warm or cold. Serves 6 to 8
Tips
- Choose tender-crisp broccoli: Look for broccoli crowns with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
- Trim broccoli properly: Cut off the tough ends of the broccoli stalks and remove any leaves. Cut the broccoli crowns into 1-inch florets.
- Cook broccoli florets until tender-crisp: Broccoli should be cooked until it is bright green and tender but still slightly firm. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor to this dish. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but it will not have the same flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli, do not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the broccoli from cooking evenly.
- Serve immediately: Lemon garlic broccoli is best served immediately after it is cooked. The broccoli will lose its bright green color and become mushy if it is allowed to sit for too long.
Conclusion
Lemon garlic broccoli is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a delicious and flavorful dish. With its bright green color and tangy lemon flavor, lemon garlic broccoli is sure to be a hit at your next meal.
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