Orange Dijon Broccoli
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and zesty Orange Dijon Broccoli recipe, a quick and easy side dish that’s both flavorful and nutritious. Featuring tender blanched broccoli florets lightly sautéed to perfection, this dish is elevated by a tangy orange Dijon glaze made with freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, honey, and a hint of garlic. The combination of citrus and mustard creates a perfectly balanced sauce that clings to each bite, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle heat for those who crave a little spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe is the ideal pairing for roasted chicken, fish, or your favorite plant-based main. Serve it warm and watch it disappear—this recipe is the ultimate way to enjoy broccoli with a gourmet twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large (about 4 cups florets) broccoli crowns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium orange (about 1/3 cup) orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the broccoli crowns. Cut them into bite-sized florets.
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. While waiting, prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl.
Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Immediately remove them using a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process. After a minute, drain and set aside.
Zest the orange, then juice it into a small bowl to prepare the glaze. Combine the orange juice, orange zest, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in the bowl. Whisk until smooth.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the blanched broccoli to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to develop a light golden color.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the orange Dijon glaze over the broccoli. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Orange Dijon Broccoli to a serving dish. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1588 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*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.
