Broccoli With Browned Butter Recipe

Transform ordinary broccoli into a culinary masterpiece with this easy recipe! Perfectly crisp-tender broccoli florets tossed in nutty, browned butter and a bright squeeze of lemon. Ready in under 20 minutes, this side dish is guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 144.7 kcal
Protein 8g
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How to Make Broccoli With Browned Butter

  1. Cut broccoli stems into 1-inch thick slices. Remove broccoli flowerets from stems and separate.
  2. Steam broccoli florets and stems until crisp-tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. While broccoli is steaming, melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the butter and cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides and the butter turns a light brown color (about 3-5 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Remove from heat immediately and discard the garlic.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the browned butter and lemon juice.
  8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

32g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Broccoli With Browned Butter?

Broccoli With Browned Butter takes about 27 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 17 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Broccoli With Browned Butter?

Broccoli With Browned Butter has approximately 144.7 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Broccoli With Browned Butter?

The key ingredients for Broccoli With Browned Butter are Broccoli, Butter, Garlic, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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