Seed Oil Free Lemon & Olive Oil Broccoli Mash
Broccoli mash might sound humble, but this version is genuinely crave-worthy — bright with lemon, fragrant with garlic-infused olive oil, and finished with a golden hint of turmeric that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Extra-virgin olive oil does all the heavy lifting here, which means you get rich, satisfying flavor without any of the refined or industrial seed oils that sneak into so many store-bought dips and sides. The garlic is gently warmed in the oil rather than blasted over high heat, so it turns soft and fragrant instead of sharp, and every bit of that flavor gets folded straight into the mash. You can keep it chunky and rustic or push it toward a smoother purée depending on your mood — either way, it holds up beautifully as a side dish, a spread on crusty bread, or a base for roasted proteins. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley pull everything together into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of recipe that proves clean, whole ingredients don't need any shortcuts to deliver serious flavor.
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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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