This Lemon Parmesan Broccoli recipe is for everyone who wants a delicious side dish ready in about 10 minutes.
Lemon Parmesan Broccoli
Simple recipes deserve a place on any food blog — especially when life is busy.
Do readers come to a food blog looking for easy recipes like Lemon Parmesan Broccoli? Maybe. As a busy mom, I search for quick, flavorful dishes often. I enjoy tackling long, complex recipes when time allows, but many weeks there just isn’t enough time or energy to do that.
Someday I hope to have more time to cook elaborate meals, but for now I balance a 40-hour workweek, an energetic toddler, household tasks and trying to find time for exercise. With that reality, reliable quick recipes are a lifesaver.
Even with a busy schedule, cooking healthy is important to me. I try to serve a vegetable or salad with every meal, though getting my husband and son to eat them can be a challenge. Bright flavors and a little citrus help vegetables disappear faster at the table.
This Lemon Parmesan Broccoli is a healthy side we make often. I love the light lemon brightness paired with a touch of garlic and savory Parmesan. I first spotted this idea in Cooking Light and knew it would become a favorite — not just because I love lemon. Broccoli is great steamed with a pinch of salt or even raw, but if you prefer, cook it however your family likes.
Lemon Parmesan Broccoli takes about 10 minutes to prepare and often yields leftovers that are perfect for quick lunches or snacks during the week. I prefer steaming vegetables because they stay crisper and retain more nutrients, but feel free to sauté, roast, or blanch the broccoli to suit your taste.
Slightly adapted from Cooking Light