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

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 62kcal

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.

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.