Bright and Zesty Broccoli recipe

All Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces with stalks peeled
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Nutrition Info

63.1 calories
carbohydrate: 6.6 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 3.7 g
fiber: 2.3 g
protein: 2.3 g
saturatedFat: 0.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 135.1 mg
sugar: 2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the orange zest and red pepper flakes and allow to heat briefly, about 1 minute. Stir the broccoli into the mixture, season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking about 5 minutes more, transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the orange juice over the broccoli and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This recipe is a wonderful way to get anyone to eat fresh broccoli. It's a wonderful side that can be served with a variety of main courses. The orange adds a bright flavor.

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