BHA & BHT 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 makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about vegetables. The base is beautifully simple — steamed broccoli, garlic bloomed in good olive oil, fresh lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of turmeric for warmth and color. Every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what you want when you're avoiding the synthetic preservatives BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged and processed foods. There's no need to scrutinize labels or second-guess anything here. You can mash it chunky for texture or push it toward a silky purée depending on your mood, and either way it's deeply savory with a clean, citrusy lift. A final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley take it from weeknight staple to something you'd genuinely be proud to serve at the table.
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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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