Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli

Name: Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets or 2 heads fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into florets; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, bottled is fine; 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your liking

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Submitted by Mamas Kitchen Hope

"Fast fix up makes broccoli not the same old same old! My teens love this and will only eat broccoli like this or smothered in cheese- this is healthier! I created this recipe after the broccoli served at my fave Chinese place. The variety of ingredients apply to many regional cuisines such as Italian, Asian and SW."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 (14 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets or 2 heads fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into florets
¹⁄₄ cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, bottled is fine
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your liking

directions

Microwave broccoli and water in covered bowl on high for 6 minutes or til crisp tender.
While it is cooking mix the rest of the ingredients together.
Drain cooked broccoli.
Pour lemon garlic mixture over broccoli and mix to coat.
If using fresh garlic cover the dish and let sit for about 2 minutes to allow heat from broccoli to "cook" and remove the raw taste from the garlic.
If using garlic powder you are ready to serve.

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Reviews

I made this recipe almost exactly as specified and it got rave reviews from 3 broccoli HATERS! I did used minced garlic from a jar rather than either powder or mincing my own. I chose to use the optional red pepper flakes and I highly recommend them. This had SO much flavor and actually made me *want* to eat the broccoli (I'd bought it to be healthy, I honestly think that plain broccoli tastes like lawn clippings). It was so good I made it again the very next night but with only 1 tbsp of olive oil and a bit more lemon juice. Result was the same...delicious. Overall I suggest only 1 tbsp of oil and adding the red pepper flakes.

ebookworm
I have made this several times and I could eat the whole batch by myself. We lost our recipe file box in the flooding after Hurricane Harvey and this is one of the recipes that was a must find to replace!

earllisa.7
We loved this. I did not change ingredients, only technique. Cooked the frozen broccoli in the microwave for six minutes; while it cooked I chopped the heated the evoo in a frying pan and added chopped garlic. When the microwave was done I added the broccoli to the oil and garlic with the red pepper flakes. I squeezed fresh lemon juice into the broccoli dish and tossed the hot sauteed mixture in it. The flavors were perfect together!

rutharriet
I loved this dish, no garlic added added butter instead of olive oil i made it as a side for dinner and oh my delicious. It was so good i had to have a bowl for lunch..

Michele E.
Made this exactly as directed. It was delicious! Bright flavor. Will always make broccoli like this now.

Linda P.

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My family liked this, thanks!

Meliisa B.
Finally, I found the restaurant-quality broccoli seasoning I've been searching for with this recipe! Since I didn't have fresh garlic or red pepper flakes on hand, I substituted 1 1/2 teaspoon Lowry's Garlic Salt (coarse ground with parsley) and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Even with the substitutions, the flavor was wonderful!

Happy Mom
I used frozen broccoli and didn't add any water (frozen vegetables usually don't need any when microwaving). I also subbed a little smoked paprika for the red pepper flakes. A really nice way to jazz up a simple veggie. Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT6 Family Picks.

Chocolatl
I use this recipe constantly! It's so easy, my husband and I both love it, and it tastes great. I slightly reduce the amount of salt and garlic powder, and use a little less cayenne pepper instead of the red pepper flakes - we like it spicy!

Barucha
I thought this was super! Hubby only thought it ok (didn't like the garlic), but I'm going to make this again and again. I was going to substitute the olive oil for butter, but decided not to, and am glad I didn't. You know how when you try something and immediately you're like WOW!!! - that's how I felt.

KarinaB