Quick Garlic Lemon Broccoli
Brighten up your table with this Quick Garlic Lemon Broccoli, a fresh and flavorful side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This vibrant recipe features tender-crisp broccoli, blanched to perfection and sautéed in fragrant olive oil with minced garlic. A generous squeeze of zesty lemon juice elevates the flavor, while a pinch of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to your favorite mains, this quick and easy dish not only packs a punch of nutrients but also bursts with bold, citrusy-garlic goodness. Make it your go-to recipe for a light, healthy, and satisfying side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat dry.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic and olive oil mixture.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the broccoli, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together well.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is heated through.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2508 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 90 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.
