This Lemon Parmesan Broccoli recipe is for all of those people that like a 10 minute side dish that tastes delicious.
Lemon Parmesan Broccoli
I have to admit sometimes I feel guilty posting a simple recipe on my food blog.
Do people go to a food blog to look for an easy recipe, like Lemon Parmesan Broccoli? I am not sure, but I know that as a busy Mom I go looking for these types of recipes sometimes a lot. I enjoy conquering a long, complicated recipe, but unfortunately my reality is that some weeks there just isn’t enough time in a day or energy for that matter.
Hopefully, someday I will have more freedom to cook throughout the week and have the energy to do it. I have realized that I need to accept the fact that I work 40 hours a week, have an energetic 18 months old (I wish he could pass his energy on to me) to chase around and spend time with, not to mention those day to day things like laundry, cleaning (BOO), finding time for exercise and so on.
Even though I am busy, cooking healthy is important to me. I try to always serve a vegetable and/or salad with our meals (sometimes getting my husband and son to eat them is challenging). If you can spice these dishes up or add a little citrusy zest they disappear a lot faster.
This Lemon Parmesan Broccoli is a healthy side dish that we make a lot. I really enjoy the light lemony flavor mixed with a little garlic. When I saw this recipe in my Cooking Light magazine I knew it would be a winner in my house (and not just because I love lemon). I think broccoli tastes great steamed with a pinch of salt or even raw (yup, I love it) but I know that a lot of people don’t agree with me on that (including the two people I cook for).
Lemon Parmesan Broccoli takes about 10 minutes to make and there are usually leftovers (great for the little ones throughout the week). I like to steam my vegetables; they are crisper that way and have more nutrients but feel free to cook the broccoli however you desire.
Slightly adapted from Cooking Light
I usually just serve the broccoli steamed so this is a very welcoming twist.
Easy and delicious. Thanks!
It is a nice change to the normal broccoli. I hope you like it!
I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to get in my veggies on weeknights. This looks like the perfect recipe!
This a great recipe for just that! 🙂
Such a fresh and pretty dish–and so healthy!
Thanks Sommer!
I love recipes like this – recipes I can make again and agai!
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I agree– you have to have a lot of these healthy recipes that you can easily throw together throughout the week. I am always looking for new, tasty ways to make veggies!
I LOVE easy, fast side dishes!
I actually just posted one this morning 🙂
I will have to come check it out! I love them too. 🙂
I usually roast the broccoli with very similar ingredients. It gets a nutty flavor besides the deliciousness of the parmesan and lemon. Everyone loves it, including the kids.
Roasting is a great idea…I actually haven’t roasted broccoli but I do cauliflower a lot. I have to try it out!
This loosk amazing and I love that this recipe is simple! I could definitely do this on a weeknight 😉
Thanks! Yes, these are perfect for a busy night and you can just let the broccoli steam and go about your meal which is nice.
I also love broccoli raw. So crunchy. Mike hates broccoli. He seriosuly throws a temper tantrum when I make it. But, he begridgingly eats it. He eats it first thing and like wolfs it down! I don’t even think he has time to taste it. hahaha! Nothing better than a quick veg with a bit of lemon and of course cheese!
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My husband (also Mike) would NEVER eat raw broccoli. Ha. The thought of that makes me laugh..BUT I can get him to eat this so I guess I have to settle for that.
I look for those fast side dishes all of the time too! Sometimes simple is better, even when you love to spend time in the kitchen! Love the brightness of this dish!
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I totally agree, like your roasted cauliflower that looked so yummy! If I could spend everyday in the kitchen I would–hopefully someday I can work that into a job! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.