Sugar-Free Fried Broccoli with Desiccated Coconut
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this delightful recipe for *Sugar-Free Fried Broccoli with Desiccated Coconut*. In just 25 minutes, transform crisp, tender broccoli florets into a flavor-packed dish, beautifully seasoned with fragrant garlic, a hint of red chili flakes, and a finishing touch of vibrant lemon juice. The highlight of this recipe lies in the golden desiccated coconut, which adds a subtly sweet, nutty crunch that perfectly complements the savory notes. Lightly fried to perfection in heart-healthy olive oil and steamed for a tender-yet-crisp bite, this sugar-free, low-carb, and gluten-free recipe is perfect for health-conscious food lovers. It's an easy and wholesome side that pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or grilled proteins for a quick and nutritious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Broccoli
- 50 g Desiccated Coconut
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Red Chili Flakes
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
Begin by washing the broccoli and cutting it into small florets. Leave them to drain in a colander.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the garlic.
Add 2 tbsp of water to help steam the broccoli. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for approximately 5 minutes, until the broccoli becomes tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and continue to cook the broccoli uncovered for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until any remaining water evaporates.
Stir in the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Add the desiccated coconut to the skillet and toss it with the broccoli. Let it toast for about 2-3 minutes until the coconut turns a light golden brown.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the broccoli and coconut mixture, stir well, and then remove the skillet from heat.
Transfer the fried broccoli with desiccated coconut to a serving dish and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.2 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1992 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1911 mg | 41% | |
*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.
