Drunken Italian Broccoli
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with "Drunken Italian Broccoli," a vibrant and flavor-packed recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes. Tender broccoli florets are tossed in fragrant olive oil, minced garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes before being infused with the bold, aromatic essence of dry white wine. Finished with a sprinkle of zesty lemon and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish offers the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and spicy flavors. Ideal as a quick and elegant side dish for dinner parties or weeknight meals, this recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled meats, or crusty bread. Bring an Italian-inspired twist to your table with this irresistible, wine-infused broccoli masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli crowns
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups Dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and cut the broccoli crowns into bite-sized florets, and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic and olive oil mixture.
Pour the white wine over the broccoli and immediately cover the skillet with a lid. Let the broccoli steam for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the wine reduces and the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in the lemon zest, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving platter and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.6 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2459 mg | 52% | |
*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.
