You'll need just ½ lemon for this zesty side dish. It's a quick, healthy, and allergy-friendly addition to your meal that pairs well with almost any main dish.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: American
Serves: 3 servings
Ingredients
1 pound broccolini or broccoli florets
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt, to taste, plus a pinch for the boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil with a pinch of salt.
Prepare a large bowl of cold ice water.
Add the broccoli to the boiling water and cook it for just 2 minutes. Drain the broccoli and immediately submerge it in a bowl of ice water to quickly stop the cooking process. Drain the broccoli well.
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest and garlic and give it a quick stir. Add the broccoli and saute for just 2 minutes or until it is heated through. Add the lemon juice, ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt (to taste), and pepper, and toss well.