Eggless Lemon & Olive Oil Broccoli Mash

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.7

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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 until completely tender before mashing means you get a silky, satisfying texture without any dairy or eggs holding it together — just good olive oil doing all the heavy lifting. Garlic bloomed gently in that same olive oil adds a mellow, fragrant depth that raw garlic simply can't match. The turmeric brings a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue, while fresh lemon zest and juice keep everything tasting vibrant and alive. It's endlessly flexible too — mash it rough and chunky for something rustic, or work it into a smoother purée if you want something more refined alongside a main. A final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley make it look as good as it tastes. Whether you're cooking for someone with egg sensitivities or just want a plant-forward side that punches well above its weight, this one is worth keeping in regular rotation.

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Ingredients

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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