Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe Low Carb Keto

This Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe may not look like much but it is the.best.broccoli you will ever eat. I could seriously eat pounds of this stuff. 

Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe Low Carb Keto Gluten-Free Grain-Free THM S

I promise you this Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe is not just any old broccoli. Every bite is bursting with flavor. My Aunt Kathy is known for her high heels, gold lipstick, and fabulous cooking. I love when she hosts holidays because she goes all out and every dish on her table is delicious. She is an amazing lady. In our family, she is famous for this broccoli. I’m sure you will find out why as soon as you try it.

I make a whole 3-pound bag of broccoli florets from Costco and as soon as I add the lemon garlic dressing the broccoli starts to disappear. I grab a few pieces, my husband comes into the kitchen and grabs a few more, and then every kid who walks through the kitchen. It’s amazing if there is a decent amount left when we actually sit down for dinner.

I steam my broccoli for about 8 minutes. I put about an inch of water in the bottom of the pot, add the broccoli, cover, and bring to a boil. Then I set the timer for 8 minutes. I like my broccoli a little on the softer side. If you want it crisper check it after 5 minutes. Then you can proceed with the important part of this Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe, the lemon garlic dressing.

To make the lemon garlic dressing for my Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe simple blend together 4 simple ingredients: a good quality olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder (raw garlic is too strong), and salt.

Blend the lemon garlic dressing until creamy. The olive oil and lemon emulsify and make a creamy dressing without any dairy ingredients.

Pour the lemon garlic dressing over the broccoli, toss gently, and the perfect Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe is complete. I prefer this made fresh and eaten when it is warm. But it is also great chilled. On a hot summer day, this is such a refreshing accompaniment to grilled chicken or burgers.

Make sure you do use a tasty olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Cheap olive oil and bottled lemon juice do not work in this dish. It is so simple that quality ingredients are key to the success.

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Garlic Broccoli

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

13 mins

 

This Garlic Broccoli Side Dish Recipe may not look like much but it is the.best.broccoli you will ever eat. I could seriously eat pounds of this stuff. 

Course: Side, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: 12

Calories: 120 kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

• 3 lbs broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup olive oil good quality
• 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh, not bottled
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Steam broccoli until tender.  Drain. 

2. Meanwhile combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small blender. Blend until creamy. 

3. Pour the lemon garlic dressing over the broccoli and toss gently. Season with additional salt as needed.

Recipe Notes

I use about an additional teaspoon of salt to season this much broccoli. Just sprinkle lightly and keep tasting it

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Broccoli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 231mg 10%

Potassium 366mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 14.1%

Vitamin C 125%

Calcium 5.3%

Iron 4.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.