Macadamia 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 people ask for the recipe before they've even sat down. Steaming the broccoli until completely tender is the key move here — it gives you that silky, mashable texture without any added dairy or cream weighing things down. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting in the flavor department, and a touch of turmeric adds a warm, golden hue that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Whether you go for a rough, chunky mash or a smoother purée is entirely up to you, which makes this endlessly adaptable to whatever mood you're in. Fresh lemon zest and juice cut through the richness of the oil and keep every bite feeling light and vibrant. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no swaps or substitutions needed, just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just eat it straight from the bowl with an extra drizzle of olive oil on top.
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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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