Marinated Broccoli Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Marinated Broccoli Appetizer! Featuring tender, blanched broccoli florets infused with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and lightly spicy notes. A hint of Dijon mustard and optional red chili flakes add depth, while freshly minced garlic and chopped parsley brighten every bite. Quick to prepare and requiring just a couple of hours in the fridge, this make-ahead appetizer is perfect for dinner parties, potlucks, or light snacking. Serve this fresh and healthy dish chilled for an irresistible, crowd-pleasing addition to your spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Broccoli florets
- 60 ml Olive oil
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ml Red wine vinegar
- 5 ml Honey
- 5 ml Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red chili flakes (optional)
- 15 g Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water for blanching.
Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until the florets turn bright green and are just tender.
Immediately transfer the broccoli to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to make the marinade.
Place the blanched broccoli in a large mixing bowl and pour the marinade over it. Toss to coat all the broccoli pieces evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the broccoli and marinade to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
Before serving, sprinkle the marinated broccoli with freshly chopped parsley. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2632 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
