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Lemony Parmesan Charred Broccoli
A quick and easy vegetarian side dish that pairs well with Mediterranean mains. Ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 large broccoli about xx grams, head
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water or white wine
- 2 Tablespoons lemon freshly squeezed juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- olive oil to finish, finest quality
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron pan over medium high heat. You can also use a sturdy skillet or a grill pan.
- Cut the florets small, bite-size pieces. Trim to stalk and slice it into coins. Toss the cut vegetables lightly in olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place about half of the broccoli in a single layer on the pre-heated pan and cook for about 3 minutes, until the broccoli begins to char and colour on the bottom. Use a sturdy pair of tongs to flip the broccoli. Cook for a few more minutes.Don't be afraid to almost burn the broccoli! This is when the flavour builds.
- Add the garlic to the pan now - and toss with the broccoli. Carefully add a splash of liquid to the pan: water, stock or white wine. This quickly steams the broccoli and helps soften those stalks.
- When the broccoli is bright green, and the garlic softened, scrape the vegetables into a serving bowl. Repeat cooking process with second half of broccoli.
- Toss all of the charred broccoli with lemon juice, pepper and parmesan cheese. If desired, drizzle with more olive oil and serve at once.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
466mg
(19%)
Potassium
504mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1013IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
139mg
(154%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 466mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1013IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 139mg | 154% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.