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Photo:Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Jump to recipeSay hello to your new favorite side dish:Broccoli Piccata.This veggie-packed recipe is a twist on the classic Italian dish, usually starring chicken. Cooked to tender-crisp perfection and coated in a zingy caper sauce, broccoli also brings fiber and anti-inflammatory benefits to the plate. Whether you pair it alongside roast chicken or fish, your taste buds will be cheering for this zesty side. Read on to discover how to make this dish perfectly every time and add it to your dinner lineup tonight!Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!This dish is best when the broccoli is tender-crisp. Make sure the broccoli florets are all about the same size so they cook evenly.To keep the broccoli fresh and bright, cook it in just a small amount of water and be sure to add the lemon juice at the end, as the acid from lemon can quickly turn the broccoli brown.To speed up prep, buy broccoli florets in a bag rather than a whole head. If the florets are uneven in size or too large, break them up with your hands or a knife.Nutrition NotesBroccoli’sreputation as a nutrition powerhouse is well deserved! This cruciferous vegetable boasts a wealth of nutrients, especially folate and vitamins C and K. But its real superpower might be its sulforaphane, an inflammation-fighting compound that may protect against cancer and fortify your immune system.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
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Say hello to your new favorite side dish:Broccoli Piccata.This veggie-packed recipe is a twist on the classic Italian dish, usually starring chicken. Cooked to tender-crisp perfection and coated in a zingy caper sauce, broccoli also brings fiber and anti-inflammatory benefits to the plate. Whether you pair it alongside roast chicken or fish, your taste buds will be cheering for this zesty side. Read on to discover how to make this dish perfectly every time and add it to your dinner lineup tonight!Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!This dish is best when the broccoli is tender-crisp. Make sure the broccoli florets are all about the same size so they cook evenly.To keep the broccoli fresh and bright, cook it in just a small amount of water and be sure to add the lemon juice at the end, as the acid from lemon can quickly turn the broccoli brown.To speed up prep, buy broccoli florets in a bag rather than a whole head. If the florets are uneven in size or too large, break them up with your hands or a knife.Nutrition NotesBroccoli’sreputation as a nutrition powerhouse is well deserved! This cruciferous vegetable boasts a wealth of nutrients, especially folate and vitamins C and K. But its real superpower might be its sulforaphane, an inflammation-fighting compound that may protect against cancer and fortify your immune system.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Say hello to your new favorite side dish:Broccoli Piccata.This veggie-packed recipe is a twist on the classic Italian dish, usually starring chicken. Cooked to tender-crisp perfection and coated in a zingy caper sauce, broccoli also brings fiber and anti-inflammatory benefits to the plate. Whether you pair it alongside roast chicken or fish, your taste buds will be cheering for this zesty side. Read on to discover how to make this dish perfectly every time and add it to your dinner lineup tonight!
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided4tablespoonsrinsedcapers, patted dry and divided6cupsbroccoli florets(24ounces)1½tablespoonswater2tablespoonsunsalted butter¼teaspoonsalt1teaspoonlemon zest2tablespoonslemon juice
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Ingredients
4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
4tablespoonsrinsedcapers, patted dry and divided
6cupsbroccoli florets(24ounces)
1½tablespoonswater
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
¼teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonlemon zest
2tablespoonslemon juice
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon capers; cook, stirring constantly, until just starting to burst and turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Reserve the oil in the skillet.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to the reserved oil in the skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add 6 cups broccoli; cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and starting to brown in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1½ tablespoons water; cover and cook, undisturbed, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove the lid and reduce heat to low. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the remaining 3 tablespoons capers; cook, tossing constantly, until the butter has melted. Remove from heat; add ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the fried capers and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are both good options. Prepare cauliflower as you would broccoli in the instructions. If you want to swap in Brussels sprouts, choose medium sprouts and halve them before cooking.
Make sure you add just a small amount of water to the pan. Too much and the broccoli will boil instead of steam, which can make it mushy.
EatingWell.com, December 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)232Calories20gFat12gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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