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June 21, 2011 By Kaitlin 6 Comments

Lemon Broccoli

I’m not going to lie. Broccoli is not my favorite vegetable. I have a tendency to pass over it for more favored choices. But I received broccoli in my CSA half share this week, so I decided to give it another try. I used this recipe from Oxmoor House as a starting point, and adapted the recipe for my tastes.
Lemon Broccoli
Ingredients:
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice and zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Start by preparing your broccoli. Cut off the large stalk. Quarter each broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
Fill a pot with 1-2 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Add broccoli to a steamer and place the steamer over the pot. Cover and cook for about 4 minutes, or until fork tender.
While the broccoli is steaming, mix the olive oil, salt, and zest.
When the broccoli is steamed, add to a bowl and drizzle the olive oil mixture on top, mixing to combine. Squeeze some lemon juice over the broccoli, to taste (I used half a lemon).  Top with the Parmesan cheese.
I’m a firm believer that almost anything tastes better with cheese, so this recipe was already going to make me happy. I was also pleasantly surprised with how fresh and light the overall dish tasted. The lemon juice helped brighten the taste of the broccoli, and the olive oil was sparse enough to not drown the vegetable. My opinion of broccoli just might change now that I know I can cook it in a way I like!

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Meatless, Quick, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: Broccoli, Cheese, Lemon, Parmesan, Quick, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Zest

Comments

  1. Erin says

    June 22, 2011 at 1:38 am

    I am always on the fence about Broccoli too. I usually choose something else, but I can eat it too. The lemon and parmesean cheese on this sound great!

    Reply
  2. All That's Left Are The Crumbs says

    June 22, 2011 at 6:55 am

    We were sitting in the car the other day and one of my daughters was trying to think of a vegetable I don’t eat. She came up empty handed. I really like broccoli and I love the flavors you have used here. I am definitely going to try this the next time I pick up some broccoli.

    Reply
  3. Eating Deliciously says

    June 23, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks for a new way to cook up one of my favorite veggies.

    Reply
  4. Juliette says

    June 29, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Booooo that broccoli isn’t one of your favorite veggies! But this recipe sounds like it might have changed your mind a bit? Will have to try this!

    Reply
  5. icancookthat says

    June 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Hehe I’m sorry Juliette! I am giving broccoli a chance! Expect another dish with broccoli from me soon 🙂

    Reply
  6. Leslue says

    September 2, 2021 at 4:12 am

    Lemon juice is good on broccoli, but if you ever tried lime juice, you’d never go back to lemons.

    Reply

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