BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

cooked broccoli florets in a bowl with lemon zest and parmesan cheese

BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Freshly grated parmesan cheese is a simple yet downright delicious way to elevate a bowl of broccoli! It's vibrant, fresh, absolutely bursting with flavour and comes together in just a few minutes. It's the perfect side dish to any meal!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Ingredients

1 head Broccoli cut into florets
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, plus more for garnish
Lemon Zest optional, for extra flavour

Instructions

Blanch the broccoli. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until slightly tender but still crisp.
Remove from the boiling water and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the blanched broccoli florets to the skillet with the garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is heated through and coated with the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the broccoli and toss gently to combine. Cook for an additional minute until the cheese is melted and the broccoli is evenly coated.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and garnish with lemon zest if desired. Serve hot.

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