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Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli

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DinnerAmerican⏱ 15 minServes 4Easy⚡ Five & FastGluten-freeEgg-freeVegetarianNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
  • ½ cup water
  • 3-6 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp grated or shredded parmesan cheese ¼-½ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Heat a medium skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
  3. Place the broccoli in the pan and sauté until bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the water and sauté until fork-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat.
  7. Add the lemon juice, parmesan, and black pepper to the broccoli. Toss to combine.
  8. Serve warm.

If you don’t have fresh garlic on hand, try using ¼ teaspoon garlic

Recipe source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Nutrition and Food Services · Public domain (U.S. Government work) · VA Nutrition and Food Services · Reformatted from PDF; ingredient quantities parsed
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