Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Recipe| Healthy Side Dish | Vito’s Italian Cucina

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Melt 3/4 stick of butter in the microwave until liquid.

Combine melted butter with 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves in a bowl.

Stir the mixture well to combine.

Pour the mixture over the broccoli and mix thoroughly to coat.

Add Italian seasoned breadcrumbs to the broccoli and mix again.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet until hot.

Add the broccoli mixture to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle black pepper over the broccoli while sautéing.

Cover the skillet with a lid to help steam the broccoli and retain moisture.

After a few minutes, check the broccoli; it should be crunchy and bright green.

Add more parmesan cheese on top of the broccoli and stir.

Cover the skillet again for 1-2 more minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the broccoli to soften slightly.

Remove the lid and give the broccoli a final stir.

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added crunch.

Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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