Lemon Garlic Broccoli
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Adding a source of vitamin C when eating greens, like the lemon juice in this recipe, helps increase absorption of iron from green vegetables.
Recipe type: Accompaniment
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of broccoli/tenderstem broccoli , roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
- Coarse sea salt
- Zest and juice 1 lemon
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes until its bright green
- Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan oven a high heat
- Add the garlic and chilli flakes stirring to coat in the oil
- Add the broccoli and carefully cover in the fragrant oil
- Add ⅓ cup water (78ml) and a large pinch of sea salt
- Cook over a medium heat for 4-5 mins until the broccoli is cooked and the liquid has almost evaporated
- Add the lemon juice and zest, season to taste
- Serve hot or at room temperature
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