Lemon Broccoli with Garlic

Name: Lemon Broccoli with Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

“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

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over broccoli; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 207 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Mom's cold broccoli with garlic in Taste of Home December/January 2010

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alfoa

Apr 10, 2018

Tastes like olive oil, lemon, and broccoli—and not in a good way. The flavors didn’t meld.
marcibanes

Feb 25, 2018

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.
wwjdjulie

Apr 29, 2010

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.
aug2295

Apr 22, 2010

Definitely good... The lemon and garlic together are really strong though so it's definitely not for everyone.
tkarinas

Apr 22, 2010

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.
degrootsl

Dec 21, 2009

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.
degrootsl

Dec 21, 2009

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.