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    Home » Side Dish Recipes » Lemon & Garlic Broccoli

    Lemon & Garlic Broccoli

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    Published: May 18, 2020 by Taryn

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    This Lemon & Garlic Broccoli Recipe may not look like much but it is the best broccoli you will ever eat. I could seriously eat pounds of this stuff. It is one of my favorite keto side dishes. Keto broccoli is one of my kids' favorites too! This easy side dish recipe has only 5 ingredients is low carb, keto, paleo, whole30, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

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    I promise you this lemon & garlic broccoli 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.

    We love eating this alongside Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders, Keto Pulled Pork, or London Broil.

    Steamed broccoli in a large black pot

    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 keto broccoli, 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 of the nutrients.

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    Dressing for Broccoli

    To make the lemon garlic dressing for my favorite 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. By good quality, I don't mean you need to spend $50 on a small bottle. You just need an olive oil that you enjoy the flavor as is. This will typically mean spending a little bit more and not buying the least expensive bottle in the store.

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    How to Make Keto 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. It is one of my family's top picks for keto side dishes (kids included).

    Make sure you do use 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.

    Pouring the lemon garlic dressing over the garlic broccoli side dish recipe

    Lemon Broccoli Substitutions

    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.

    Lemon & Lime: you can sub in lime juice for the lemon if you are out of lemons.

    Garlic & Onion: onion powder or shallot powder work in place of garlic powder. Fresh garlic works too but only use a tiny but or it will overpower the flavor of the broccoli.

    For an Asian twist try drizzling this keto sesame ginger dressing on the steamed broccoli.

    Lemon Garlic Broccoli on a black oval tray

    Other Keto Side Dishes:

    Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon

    Keto Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese

    Homemade Easy Caesar Salad

    Kohlrabi Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

    Broccoli Cheese Nuggets

    Side dishes can be hard! It's easy to overlook them but my kids are much more willing to eat vegetables when they are flavored and seasoned. Just nuking a few bags of steam in bag veggies and putting them on the dinner table doesn't have nearly the same success.

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    Lemon & Garlic Broccoli

    My Lemon Garlic Broccoli side dish may not look like much but it is the BEST broccoli you will ever eat. I could eat pounds of this keto broccoli recipe!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes
    Course: Side, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 120
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs broccoli florets
    • ½ cup olive oil good quality
    • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh, not bottled
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Steam broccoli until tender.  Drain. 
    • Meanwhile combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small blender. Blend until creamy. 
    • Pour the lemon garlic dressing over the broccoli and toss gently. Season with additional salt as needed.

    Notes

    Seasoning: I use about an additional teaspoon of salt to season this much broccoli. Just sprinkle lightly and keep tasting it.
    Temperature: This is delicious room temperature or cold. In the summer we eat it cold as a side dish several times a week. 
    Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 120 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 103.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Originally Published April 2, 2018. Revised and Republished May 18, 2020.

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    Comments

    1. Candi Elm says

      May 10, 2019 at 8:47 am

      I can't wait to try this, because I am trying to eat Keto and my hubs loves brocolli. Sounds delish.5 stars

      Reply
    2. Jaclyn Shimmel says

      May 10, 2019 at 7:02 am

      Great broccoli recipe, easy to make and tastes amazing!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Lizet Flores de Bowen says

      May 09, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Sometimes we forget that simple recipes are amazing. This recipe was simple to make and with simple ingredients, but it was so delicious! thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Laura herreno says

      April 30, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      Delicious and easy! Thanks a lot.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jennifer Banz says

      April 24, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Lemon & Garlic are very nice together. Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Gina Matsoukas says

      April 24, 2019 at 10:01 am

      This broccoli was amazing! Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Lisa says

      January 02, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Ive used this recipe for years but mostly on brussels sprouts. The lemon goes so well with the tanginess of the sprouts. I have converted many sprout haters with it.

      Reply
    8. Miriam Brown says

      November 07, 2018 at 10:40 am

      How many cups in one serving size ?

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      • Taryn says

        November 07, 2018 at 10:54 am

        I'm sorry, I didn't measure how many cups I ended up with. My guess would be about 3/4 cup servings. Three pounds is a lot of broccoli.

        Reply
    9. Temi says

      August 12, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Can you sub fresh lime for the lemo?

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      • Taryn says

        August 13, 2018 at 1:39 pm

        Yes. I prefer lemon on broccoli but lime would work too.

        Reply
    10. Elaine Hayes says

      June 30, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      This is delicious! I JUST made it. I added some fresh green beans to my broccoli and DELICIOUS! This is a keeper recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Therese Bizabishaka says

      June 05, 2018 at 11:16 am

      How long would this last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 05, 2018 at 11:20 am

        2-3 days.

        Reply
    12. Sophie James says

      May 19, 2018 at 8:58 am

      Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe..I love to cook this type of delicious food and recipes. I will try these all awesome recipes.....Thanks5 stars

      Reply
    13. Giselle Madriz says

      May 06, 2018 at 8:13 am

      Can I use garlic for garlic powder?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        May 06, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        Raw garlic is a little strong in this so if you do use it decrease the amount.

        Reply
    14. Debbie says

      April 08, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Delicious! I love lemon and garlic together. I made this tonight along with bison rib eye steaks. Wonderful meal!5 stars

      Reply
    15. Eleasha says

      April 08, 2018 at 7:23 am

      Can you use frozen broccoli or does it have to be fresh??

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        April 08, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        The dressing will still taste good on frozen broccoli but I do recommend fresh. The dressing is great on almost any veggie or salad.

        Reply
    16. gjeanieg says

      April 04, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      This is very much like our favorite broccoli recipe: butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, and Parmesan. Yum!

      Reply
    17. Lisa says

      April 04, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Ive been making this for years. Try it on Brussel sprouts. I have converted several sprout haters with this. YUM!!!5 stars

      Reply
    18. erika says

      April 04, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      oh my gosh, this looks soooo good. i'll be making it very soon. thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
    19. Debbie in TX says

      April 04, 2018 at 11:48 am

      This looks fabulous! Is there a particular brand of olive oil you could recommend?

      Reply
    20. Vanessa says

      April 02, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Yum, yum, yummy! I needed this recipe yesterday for our Easter feast. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!

      Reply
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