Lemon Broccoli with Garlic
“This easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. That’s what Mom did, and I tend to do the same thing.”
—Elsie Laurenzo Palmer, Saratoga Springs, NY
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Reviews
Tastes like olive oil, lemon, and broccoli—and not in a good way. The flavors didn’t meld.
Excellent recipe. This was a great way to use fresh broccoli from my garden. The only addition that I added was 1/2 TBS. of Balsamic Vinegar, just because I like the flavor with Olive Oil, and because of that addition I reduced the lemon juice by 1/2 TBS.
I haven't made this actual recipe yet, but that's a lot of fat for a vegetable dish. Instead of steaming the broccoli first, I like to lightly saute the broccoli in just a bit of oil or even in an olive oil non-stick spray with a little garlic (cooking mellows the flavor of the garlic) and pepper or a little seasoned salt. A spritz of lemon on top would make a nice finish, but not overwhelm the broccoli. We also like adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Definitely good... The lemon and garlic together are really strong though so it's definitely not for everyone.
Lemon broccoli with garlic is a family favourite in our home and one we make when we have all the ingredients. It's a keeper, for sure, and going in my recipe box.
I made this for my next days lunch to take to work. It's easy, and I like the sweet & sour aspect of the lemon juice with the broccoli.
I made this for my next days lunch to take to work. It's easy, ad I like the sweet & sour aspect of the lemon juice with the broccoli.