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Lemon and Garlic Broccoli


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for a kick

Instructions

Prepare the Broccoli

  1. Wash and Cut: Rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Steam the Broccoli: In a large pot, bring about an inch of water to a boil. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket and steam for about 5 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.

Sauté the Garlic

  1. Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add Garlic: Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Combine and Season

  1. Add Broccoli: Once the broccoli is steamed, add it to the skillet with the garlic.
  2. Add Lemon: Squeeze the lemon juice over the broccoli and sprinkle the zest on top.
  3. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 5 min.
  • Cook Time: 10 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 90 kcal
  • Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g