Vegan Lemon & Olive Oil Broccoli Mash
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with bright citrus flavor, 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 — steamed broccoli, garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon, and a pinch of golden turmeric — so there's nothing to swap or substitute. The technique is simple but smart: steaming the broccoli until fork-tender before mashing it with warm garlic oil gives you a silky, cohesive texture without any cream or butter doing the heavy lifting. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a hit of zest keep the whole thing tasting alive and fresh rather than heavy. Turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the dish look as good as it tastes. Finish it with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got something that feels genuinely elegant with almost no effort at all.
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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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