Parmesan Broccoli Recipe
This Parmesan broccoli recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish featuring tender steamed broccoli tossed with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and freshly grated Parmesan!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cups salted water
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the broccoli. Add water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add broccoli to boiling water and cover. Cook for 6 minutes, or until fork-tender. Remove from heat; drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry the broccoli and add to a bowl; set aside.
- Cook the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Stir in the garlic and continue to cook and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. DO NOT burn the garlic.
- Combine. Remove from heat and add the garlic-oil mixture to the broccoli. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; stir to combine, taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Finish and serve. Garnish the broccoli with lemon zest and parmesan shavings, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 90kcal | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 3.2mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2.1g
