
Lemon and Garlic Sauteed Broccoli
Blood Sugar: 3Servings: 4Preparation Time: 10minMeal Category: Dinner
Micronutrients:Vitamin CFolateCalcium
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
95kcal
Sugar
1g
Fat
6g
Fiber
3g
Sat fat
2g
Protein
3g
Carbs
7g
Sodium
54mg
Ingredients
- 400g / 14oz cut into florets Broccoli
- 1.5 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1 tsp Garlic-infused olive oil
- 20g / 0.7oz unsalted Butter or coconut oil
- 2 cloves crushed Garlic
- 1 finely grated Lemon zest
- 0.5 Lemon juice
- to taste freshly ground Black pepper
Preparation
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and add 400g / 14oz cut into florets Broccoli. Simmer for 4 minutes until just tender.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add 1.5 tbsp Sesame seeds. Toast until golden, then set aside.
- Add 1 tsp Garlic-infused olive oil and 20g / 0.7oz unsalted Butter or coconut oil to the pan. Melt and add 2 crushed Garlic cloves, sauté for 30-60 seconds.
- Add zest of 1 Lemon and juice of 0.5 Lemon, a good grinding of freshly ground Black pepper, and two-thirds of the toasted Sesame seeds.
- Drain Broccoli and add to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes, then serve with remaining toasted Sesame seeds.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
29% of RDI
Vitamin C
80% of RDI
Omega 3
3% of RDI
Vitamin A
39% of RDI
Calcium
46% of RDI
Folate
59% of RDI
Good to know
You can use either butter or coconut oil. Ensure the garlic doesn't burn while sautéing.
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