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Lemon Garlic Broccoli with Parmesan (Quick)

A quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender broccoli tossed with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Broccoli
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli cut into florets
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and Pepper
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Cooking Broccoli
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender.
  2. Add minced garlic and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the broccoli is bright green.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes before serving.

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