Pork 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. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based and naturally free from pork or pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. The garlic is gently bloomed in olive oil before it ever touches the broccoli, which coaxes out a mellow, fragrant depth that raw garlic simply can't deliver. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh lemon zest and juice. You can keep the mash rustic and chunky or push it toward a silky purée depending on your mood — either way, a final drizzle of good olive oil ties everything together. Fresh parsley scattered on top makes it look as good as it tastes. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a simple grain bowl and watch it disappear fast.
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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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