Broccoli Side Dish
3 servings
30 minutes
Broccoli garnish is an ode to the simplicity and flavor of Italian cuisine. This dish combines tender broccoli florets, sweet baby carrots, and crunchy green beans, highlighted by the aroma of garlic and fresh parsley. Light blanching preserves the vegetables' brightness and health benefits, while sautéing in olive oil adds depth of flavor. Lemon juice adds a touch of freshness, and salt completes the flavor harmony. This garnish is versatile: it pairs well with fish and meat dishes or can serve as a light dinner on its own. Italians appreciate it for its lightness and naturalness, as it reveals the natural flavors of fresh vegetables without excessive complexity in preparation.
1
We put 2 pots of water to boil: one for broccoli, the other for carrots and beans. We wash all the vegetables and greens. We break the broccoli into florets.
- Broccoli: 500 g
- Baby carrots: 250 g
- Green beans: 200 g
2
Add beans and carrots to boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes, until ready.
- Green beans: 200 g
- Baby carrots: 250 g
3
At the same time, we boil broccoli, drop it into boiling salted water, and cook for about 7-10 minutes until ready.
- Broccoli: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
4
We place the cooked carrots on a plate, drain the beans and broccoli in a colander, and rinse with cold water. This way, the vegetables retain their beautiful green color. We trim the tails of the beans and cut them into 3-4 pieces.
- Baby carrots: 250 g
- Green beans: 200 g
- Broccoli: 500 g
5
Heat oil in a pan. Squeeze garlic into the oil and reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Immediately add the vegetables to the pan and gently stir. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Baby carrots: 250 g
- Green beans: 200 g
- Broccoli: 500 g
7
While the vegetables are in the pan, chop the parsley very finely.
- Parsley: 1 bunch
8
We transfer the vegetables to a deep plate, salt them, and add parsley and lemon juice.
- Salt: to taste
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
9
Gently mix.
