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Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

By Lisa Zwirn

3.6

(53)

For this recipe, Lisa uses broccoli rabe, a type of bitter Italian green. But the everyday supermarket broccoli works fine, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 pounds broccoli, stalks discarded, crowns cut into florets
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 11/2 ounces)

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and lemon peel and stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover skillet and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water has cooked away, about 5 minutes. Add cheese and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsItalianEuropeanBroccoli RabeVegetableBroccoli/BroccoliniGarlicRoot VegetableParmesanCheeseDairySideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianKetoQuickEasyWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerSauteBon Appétit
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