Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Crumbs
Elevate your side dish repertoire with this vibrant and flavorful Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Crumbs! Blanched broccoli florets are sautéed to tender perfection and topped with golden, citrusy breadcrumbs infused with garlic, fresh parsley, and zesty lemon. This recipe combines simplicity and elegance, creating a dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. With its bright green color and irresistible crunch, it’s perfect as a quick weeknight side or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free adaptable recipe is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Serve it alongside grilled proteins or enjoy it as a light vegetarian option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 liter water
Instructions
Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into florets. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and blanch the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain its vibrant color. Drain again and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Remove the skillet from heat and set the breadcrumb mixture aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the blanched broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and sprinkle the lemon-garlic breadcrumbs generously over the top.
Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish or as part of a larger meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 652 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
