Chestnut 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 you get a rich, creamy texture without any dairy — just good olive oil doing all the heavy lifting. Blooming the garlic in warm olive oil before it ever touches the broccoli is a small step that makes a big difference, coaxing out a mellow, fragrant depth that raw garlic simply can't deliver. A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Because every ingredient here is a whole, straightforward food — fresh vegetables, citrus, herbs, and oil — there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. Mash it chunky for a rustic feel or work it into a smoother purée depending on what you're serving it alongside. Either way, a final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley make it look 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)
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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