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Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

Ready to serve in less than 15 minutes, broccoli with garlic and lemon is a simple side dish that is a great accompaniment to any meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets (2 heads / 450g)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • zest and juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  • Fill a large bowl with cold water and add some ice cubes.
  • Place the broccoli into a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes until it has softened, drain and place in the bowl of ice water.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet on a medium heat and and in the minced garlic and lemon zest. Cook until the garlic has softened.
  • Drain the broccoli.
  • Turn the heat to a medium high and place the broccoli into the skillet. Add the lemon juice.
  • Stir while cooking for a couple of minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with some lemon zest grated over the top.

Notes

  • Cut the broccoli into small similar sized florets so that it cooks evenly.
  • Take care not to over boil the broccoli. It should be tender but firm. It only needs a few minutes.
  • If you only have a small skillet, sauté the broccoli in a couple of batches so that you don't overcrowd them and cause them to steam.
  • The recipe is easily halved and doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg