Bright and Zesty Broccoli

14 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“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.” - by Mrs.Fugrim

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces with stalks peeled
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
63 cal
3%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Carbs
6.6 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Sarah Jo

Sep. 8, 2009

"I thought this was great, as did my oldest boy. Husband was indifferent. A different way to eat broccoli, which I'd make again for just the oldest and I. This was a welcomed change-up from your basic ..." See morebroccoli recipe. NOTE: Husband thought this was a little better with a little butter drizzled over the top, I thought it was good as is. "

Jillian

May. 22, 2012

"Very nice change from regular 'ol broccoli! I wasn't sure about the flavor combinaton, but the orange did add a nice citrus flavor that did "brighten" it up a bit. To simply things, I used a steam i..." See moren bag of broccoli and added the rest of the ingredients, tossing to coat. Overall, different but good."

naples34102

Jan. 25, 2012

"It took me a long time to get around to making this because the orange juice scared me off. Now I know why. Neither of us cared for this, even though I played it on the safe side and used far less t..." See morehan the 2-1/4 tsp. of zest directed for a half head of broccoli! Had to leave out the red pepper flakes in consideration of Hubs' sensitive innards, but I'm not so sure I would have cared for it here anyway. I sprinkled the zest over the broccoli at the end, along with the orange juice. It just wasn't a flavor combination that appealed to us."

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