Barley Free Lemon & Olive Oil Broccoli Mash
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a hit of lemon, this broccoli mash is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Steaming the florets and stems together until completely tender means every bit of the vegetable gets mashed into something silky and satisfying, with no waste. Garlic bloomed gently in olive oil is the flavor backbone here — it infuses the whole dish with a warmth that pairs beautifully with the citrus zing from both the zest and fresh juice. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering anything. The whole thing comes together in one pot and one small skillet, which makes cleanup almost as appealing as the dish itself. Every ingredient on this list is naturally free from barley and grain-based additives, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. Serve it alongside roasted proteins, pile it onto grain-free flatbreads, or honestly just eat it straight from the bowl with an extra drizzle of good olive oil.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs broccoli (about 2 medium heads), cut into florets, stems peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and chopped stems, cover, and steam until completely tender and a fork slides through the thickest stem piece with no resistance, 10–12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander and let sit for 1 minute to allow excess steam to escape.
- 2
While the broccoli steams, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
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