Food Recipes Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes Steamed Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan 5.0 (4,599) 1 Review This simple, versatile side dish comes together in just 15 minutes. By Grace Parisi Grace Parisi Grace Parisi a former senior test kitchen editor for Food & Wine, where she wrote several successful monthly columns: Food & Wine Handbook, Tasting & Testing, Flavor of the Month, Power Pantry, and Chefs Recipes Made Easy. Parisi has also been published in McCall’s, Redbook, and The New York Times, has written five hit cookbooks, and has appeared numerous times on national television. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 7, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Photo: Cara Cormack Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 4 servings Broccoli is first steamed until just tender, then briefly sautéed in garlicky olive oil with a hint of crushed red pepper and lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor. The finishing touch of shaved cheese makes this dish irresistible. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into 2-inch florets 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch of crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Kosher salt Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish Directions Cara Cormack Ingredients. Cara Cormack Set a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add the broccoli and steam over high heat. Cara Cormack Steam until bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes. Cara Cormack In a large skillet, combine the olive oil with the garlic, crushed red pepper, and lemon zest. Cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cara Cormack Add the broccoli, season with salt, and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Cara Cormack Transfer to a bowl, garnish with cheese shavings, and serve. Originally appeared: April 2012 Rate It Print