AIP Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Broccoli Mash
Creamy, golden, and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this broccoli mash is the kind of side dish that feels indulgent while checking every box for a healing elimination protocol. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a rich, velvety body without any dairy, and the combination of turmeric, fresh ginger, and garlic bloomed in olive oil makes the whole bowl smell incredible before you even take a bite. Nightshades, grains, eggs, legumes, and seeds are all off the table on this protocol, which can make finding satisfying comfort food genuinely difficult — but this recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list. Steaming the broccoli until completely tender is the key to getting a smooth, cohesive mash rather than a chunky, watery mess. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors from feeling flat. It serves four and comes together in under twenty minutes, making it an easy weeknight staple you'll want to rotate in regularly.
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4 servings
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1 ½ lb), cut into florets, stems peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly 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, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
While the broccoli steams, warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and grated ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened but not browned, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely, as the garlic can color quickly.
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