Oats 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 is the key move here — it gives you a mash that's silky-smooth or satisfyingly chunky depending on your mood. Garlic-infused olive oil gets poured right over the hot broccoli before mashing, so every bite carries that rich, fragrant depth without needing any dairy or cream. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Because every ingredient is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's zero concern about hidden grain-based fillers or thickeners sneaking into your meal. Fresh lemon zest and juice keep things lively and bright, and a final drizzle of good olive oil ties it all together beautifully. It works as a weeknight side, a base for roasted proteins, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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