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Prep5 min
Cook12 min
Total17 min
Servings2
DifficultyEasy
Macros per serving (200 g broccoli per person)
215kcal
12 gprotein
11 gcarbs
13 gfat
5 gfiber

Of which 7.8 g sugars and 3.4 g saturated fat.

Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.

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Highlights Vitamin C (broccoli) · Vitamin K (broccoli) · Calcium (cheese)

Allergens milk

Garlic lemon broccoli

A 17-minute side dish, so it isn't always rice.

Rico's note: Put this in the air fryer while the meat rests and dinner is complete, with no extra pan to wash.

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 g / ½ oz)
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced (9 g)
  • 1 lemon, zest only (5 g)
  • 30 g (1 oz) grated Parmesan — optional
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Cut the broccoli into even florets and dry them well.
  2. Season with the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
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