Breastfeeding Friendly 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 genuinely excited about eating your greens. Steaming the broccoli until completely tender before mashing keeps all that good nutrition locked in, which matters a lot when your body is working overtime to produce milk. Extra-virgin olive oil and garlic are cooked together low and slow so the flavor blooms without any bitterness, then folded right into the mash for richness without any dairy. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. The lemon zest and juice cut through the richness and keep every bite tasting fresh and vibrant. You can leave it chunky for some texture or mash it smooth depending on your mood — either way it comes together in one pot and a small skillet with almost no fuss. A final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley over the top, and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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)
Can be omittedfresh parsley
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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