Low Fat Cajun Broccoli
Give your weeknight dinner a flavor-packed upgrade with this vibrant and healthy Low Fat Cajun Broccoli recipe! Perfect for quick meals, this dish combines tender-crisp broccoli florets with bold Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, creating a smoky, zesty bite in every mouthful. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice adds a tangy twist, while a sprinkle of chopped parsley delivers a pop of freshness. This low-fat side dish is cooked in just 10 minutes with minimal olive oil, making it a guilt-free option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Ideal for busy schedules, it pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or your favorite protein for a wholesome meal. Achieve restaurant-worthy flavors at home with this simple yet irresistible cajun broccoli—your new go-to veggie dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and pat them dry with a towel.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to lightly brown.
Reduce the heat to medium, and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt over the broccoli.
Stir the broccoli to evenly coat it with the spices, and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and add the lemon juice over the cooked broccoli, stirring well to combine.
Transfer the Cajun broccoli to a serving dish and garnish with the freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2686 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% | |
*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.
