Yeast 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 you wonder why you ever bothered with plain steamed vegetables. The turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that pairs beautifully with the fresh citrus, while garlic-infused olive oil ties everything together in the most satisfying way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from yeast, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Steaming the broccoli until completely tender is the key move, letting it mash into something velvety and rich without any dairy or additives. You can keep it rustic and chunky or push it toward a smoother purée depending on your mood — either way, a final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley make it look genuinely impressive on the table. It's the kind of recipe that fits easily into a weeknight rotation but feels special enough to bring to a dinner party.
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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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