Bright and Zesty Broccoli Recipe
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Bright and Zesty Broccoli

By: Mrs.Fugrim 
"This recipe is a wonderful way to get anyone to eat fresh broccoli. It's a wonderful side that can be served with a variety of main courses. The orange adds a bright flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces with stalks peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the orange zest and red pepper flakes and allow to heat briefly, about 1 minute. Stir the broccoli into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking about 5 minutes more; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour the orange juice over the broccoli and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 63 | Total Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I thought this was great, as did my oldest boy. Husband was indifferent. A different way to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2012 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very nice change from regular 'ol broccoli! I wasn't sure about the flavor combinaton, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
It took me a long time to get around to making this because the orange juice scared me off. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2011 by Staci   view full review
Everyone loved it!!!! I didnt put red pepper flakes instead I used garlic-infused olive oil
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2011 by njmom   view full review
i put this together a little differently, but it was still a nice dish. i steamed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2012 by Keri Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy, yummy
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by Molly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is our favorite cooked vegetable. I made the recipe as written and it was wonderful. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2012 by Chef Buckeye   view full review
Loved it! No changes necessary.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2011 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! NEVER would have thought of orange with broccoli. But then I came across this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by JC   view full review
it was a bit too spicy for me. I'd cut down on the pepper next time. otherwise, the orange...

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