Dairy-Free Lemon Broccoli
 
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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.
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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
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil with a pinch of salt.
  2. Prepare a large bowl of cold ice water.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅓ pound broccoli Calories: 140 Fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 11.3g Sugar: 2.8g Sodium: 244mg Fiber: 4.1g Protein: 4.4g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-lemon-broccoli-saute