Lemon Broccoli with Beans and Bacon
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Lemon Broccoli with Beans and Bacon
Description
This recipe begins by roasting broccoli florets tossed in olive oil and salt on a hot baking sheet until they are softened with caramelized edges. Meanwhile, thick-cut bacon is fried until crispy on the edges but still tender in the center, then some rendered fat is reserved for cooking shallots and garlic until softened and fragrant.
White beans and roasted broccoli are combined with the sautéed aromatics in the skillet, finished with fresh lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper. The roasting develops a gentle char on the broccoli, complementing the smoky bacon. The beans add creaminess and substance to the dish, making it suitable as a side or light main component.
The balance of acidity from lemon and herbaceous notes from parsley enhances the rich and savory ingredients, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures to accompany various meals.
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli cut into florets (about 3/4 pound, small head
- 1-1/2 T. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ lb. Bacon cut into small matchsticks or 1/2" size pieces, thick-cut
- 1 15- oz. White beans drained, canned
- 1 shallot chopped, medium
- 2 garlic minced, large cloves
- ½ lemon medium
- 2 T. parsley fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large rimmed baking sheet in lower half of oven and preheat oven to 375° F. Once oven is preheated, remove heated pan and spread broccoli florets out on it. Drizzle broccoli with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and toss just a bit to combine. Return pan to oven and roast for 15 minutes. Toss broccoli and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until broccoli is just softened and nicely caramelized and charred. Remove pan from oven and set aside.
- While broccoli is roasting, heat a medium-large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry bacon pieces, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crispy on the edges but still mostly chewy. Once most of the fat has rendered from the bacon, drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet.
- Add shallot to skillet and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shallot has softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until garlic is softened and fragrant. Add roasted broccoli and beans, folding to combine.
- Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle fresh lemon juice over the top, followed by lemon zest, parsley, and a bit of freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1479mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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