Description

This Lemon Pepper Broccoli is a simple, flavorful side dish made with garlic butter, fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of parmesan. Perfect for quick dinners, it’s keto-friendly, vegetarian, and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

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2 crowns of broccoli, chopped
2–3 tbsp garlic butter (or regular butter)
Lemon pepper seasoning (to taste)
Garlic salt (to taste)
Lemon juice (to taste)
Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare Broccoli:
- Chop broccoli into florets.
- Microwave or steam the broccoli in a glass bowl covered with a wet paper towel for about 5 minutes until tender.
Make Butter Mixture:
- Melt butter in a pan over low heat.
- Add garlic salt and lemon pepper to the melted butter, stirring to combine.
Sauté Broccoli:
- Add steamed broccoli to the pan and toss to coat with the butter mixture.
- Spread broccoli evenly in the pan and let it sit over high heat for a few minutes to get crispy.
Season and Serve:
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Add extra lemon pepper seasoning to taste.
Enjoy:
- Serve warm as a side dish or light meal.

Notes

For added crunch, sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs on top.
Adjust seasoning levels to fit your taste preference.
Make it vegan by substituting butter with vegan butter and skipping the Parmesan.