Description
This garlic Parmesan steamed broccoli is a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large broccoli crown
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Trim away tough portions of the stem and rinse the broccoli under water. Slice larger broccoli florets in half so each piece will cook evenly.
- Add the oil and butter to a small sauce pan over low heat. Sprinkle in the minced garlic and swirl. Remove the pot from heat right away so the garlic doesn’t burn and set aside. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Add about 1 to 2 inches of water to a pot and insert a steamer basket inside. Make sure the water isn’t coming through the steamer basket.
- Put the broccoli pieces in the steamer basket inside the pot. Place a lid on the pot. Heat the water and reduce heat to low and steam for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat immediately. You can check for tenderness by inserting a fork into a floret.
- Transfer steamed broccoli to a bowl and toss with the melted garlic butter mixture and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dust the broccoli with extra Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges if you like.
Notes
- This dish is great served warm as a side or as an addition to salads.
- Feel free to add more garlic or cheese to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg