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. 

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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.

How to Steam Broccoli

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.

I doubled this recipe and the broccoli took closer to 12 minutes since there was so much in the pot. Once you hit the five-minute mark just taste a piece every couple minutes until it is slightly crisper than you like. It will get a little softer as it sits. I do not put it in cold water because I don’t want to wash away any nutrient.

Dressing for Broccoli

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.

I’ve tried to get away with using a lesser quality olive oil and can definitely taste the difference. If you use a cheap olive oil the dressing can taste bitter.

How to Make Garlic Broccoli

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 success.

Lemon Broccoli

Sometimes my family will even just squeeze a little fresh lemon juice on our broccoli, sprinkle with salt, and call it a day. It isn’t hard to dress up a simply steamed broccoli recipe.

Other Healthy Broccoli Recipes:

Beef and Broccoli Recipe Stir Fry

Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Broccoli Cheese Nuggets

Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup with Bacon

Thai Peanut Chicken & Broccoli

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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

Keyword: broccoli side dish recipe, garlic broccoli

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.