Gluten 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. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just whole, clean food that comes together in one pot and one skillet. The garlic is gently cooked in olive oil until fragrant and soft, then poured straight over the steamed broccoli so every bite soaks up that savory, aromatic base. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against the bright lemon zest and juice. You control the texture — keep it chunky and rustic or mash it smoother for something closer to a purée — which makes it endlessly versatile as a side, a spread, or even a base for a grain bowl. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley pull the whole thing together in a way that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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