BRIGHT AND ZESTY BROCCOLI

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This recipe is a wonderful way to get anyone to eat fresh broccoli. It's a wonderful side that can be served with a variety of main courses. The orange adds a bright flavor.

Provided by Mrs.Fugrim

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces with stalks peeled
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the orange zest and red pepper flakes and allow to heat briefly, about 1 minute. Stir the broccoli into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking about 5 minutes more; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the orange juice over the broccoli and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 135.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

Ramesh Bhattrai (Ramu)
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This recipe is a great way to add some color to your plate. The bright green broccoli is sure to make your meal more appealing.


Sinomtha Monalisa
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I really liked the way it paired with the broccoli in this recipe.


oyibotano Emamode
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I often have some leftover from other meals and this is a great way to use it up.


Corey Kepple
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook broccoli and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Bigginer Weeb
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This recipe is a keeper. It's healthy, easy to make, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


birendar chy
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful.


baby rose
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This recipe is easy to follow and the broccoli turned out great. I served it with roasted potatoes and it was a delicious meal.


Moit James
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Izatullah Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bright green color of the broccoli and the zesty lemon-garlic flavor.


Wusat Ullah
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon and garlic flavors really shine through, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cortinhal DORA
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This was a delicious and easy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect complement. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the lemon-garlic sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


Malik Ishfaq
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the broccoli always turns out perfect. I also like that it's a healthy dish that I can feel good about feeding my family.


Shanethia Ivy
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This broccoli recipe was a hit with my family! The lemon and garlic flavors were perfectly balanced, and the broccoli was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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