This mix of broccoli, lemon zest and minced garlic is the perfect trio. Looking to add a little crunch? Consider toasted almonds. Be careful, though, they have the potential to brown (and burn) quickly!
Number of servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Drain broccoli.
In a small sauté pan over medium-high, heat the oil. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add broccoli, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Combine well and serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 cup):
- Calories – 45
- Total Fat – 1 g
- Saturated fat – 0 g
- Trans fat – 0 g
- Monounsaturated fat – 1 g
- Cholesterol – 0 mg
- Sodium – 153 mg
- Total carbohydrate – 7 g
- Dietary fiber – 3 g
- Total Sugars – 2 g
- Protein –3 g
For this recipe and more, visit https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes
Many thanks, Tara!
Sounds like a great recipe... I love broc with lots of garlic and EVOO! So good for us.
Keto people (like me) know that the net carbs for the dish would be only 4 grams... and so darn tasty!
Hi @larryg333 ! Yes, my favorite way to prepare broccoli is simply with lemon juice, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. You can't go wrong! I like to get it a little crispy by roasting it. Let me know if you try this recipe out!
Hello @taraschmidt
I also enjoy roasted veggies. I'm assuming you boil the broccoli first and then put it in the oven to crisp it?
Hi Teresa - you don't have to! I really enjoy it crisp. Here's the recipe I've used:
https://damndelicious.net/2014/09/19/garlic-parmesan-roasted-broccoli/
Thanks, Tara!
I love broccoli roasted and I do not boil first. I also make asparagus this way. It is so GOOD!
Yes! I really enjoy the crunch!