AIP Friendly Steamed Broccoli with Lemon & Garlic
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a hit of fresh lemon, this simple side delivers serious flavor with almost no effort. Steaming keeps the broccoli vivid green and perfectly tender — just enough give at the stem without going mushy — while a quick pour of warm olive oil infused with golden garlic and turmeric ties everything together beautifully. The autoimmune protocol can make weeknight cooking feel limiting, but this dish is a reminder that clean, compliant eating doesn't have to be bland or boring. Every ingredient here — broccoli, olive oil, garlic, lemon, turmeric, sea salt — fits the framework without any substitutions or workarounds needed. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue to the dressing, and the lemon zest gives it a brightness that makes the whole bowl feel fresh and vibrant. It comes together in under 15 minutes and serves four, making it an easy go-to for busy nights when you still want something nourishing on the table. A scatter of fresh parsley over the top is optional but adds a nice pop of color if you have it on hand.
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4 servings
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1.5 lb), cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Set a steamer basket or colander insert over the boiling water, making sure the water does not touch the bottom of the basket.
- 2
Add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket, cover with the lid, and steam for 5–7 minutes, until the florets are bright green and a fork slides into the thickest stem with just slight resistance.
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