Dijon Broccoli

Elevate your veggie game with this vibrant and zesty Dijon Broccoli recipe, a quick and easy side dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Fresh broccoli florets are lightly steamed to tender-crisp perfection, then tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard sauce made from a harmonious blend of lemon juice, garlic, honey, and olive oil. This dish comes together in just 18 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. The bold, citrusy dressing gives the broccoli a gourmet twist while keeping it light and healthy. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or quinoa for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for those looking for flavorful, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly recipes, this Dijon Broccoli is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim broccoli into bite-sized florets.

Step 2

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 5

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the garlic and oil.

Step 6

Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes, or until tender but still bright green.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Remove the lid from the skillet and allow any remaining water to evaporate.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, pour the Dijon mixture over the broccoli, and toss to coat the florets evenly.

Step 10

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 11

Transfer the broccoli to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(482.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	404.0

Total Fat 31.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1634.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 13.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.8mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 50.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.0%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 23.8%