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Copycat Longhorn Garlic Parmesan Steamed Broccoli

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Make restaurant-quality Garlic Parmesan Steamed Broccoli at home. This recipe delivers tender-crisp broccoli florets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and Parmesan cheese, ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into uniform florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broccoli: Wash the broccoli florets and set them aside.
  2. Steam the broccoli: Place a steamer basket over a saucepan containing about one inch of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Place the broccoli florets in the basket, cover the pan, and steam for 3 to 5 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp. You want it cooked but still firm.
  3. Drain excess water: Carefully remove the steamer basket and set the broccoli aside. Discard any remaining water from the saucepan.
  4. Make the garlic butter sauce: Return the saucepan to medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Combine: Add the steamed broccoli, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Toss gently to coat the florets in the garlic butter.
  6. Finish: Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the broccoli and toss once more until the cheese melts slightly and coats the florets.
  7. Serve immediately as a healthy side dish for dinner.

Notes

  • For the best texture, do not overcook the broccoli; it should remain bright green and have a slight bite (tender-crisp).
  • If you do not have a steamer basket, you can place the florets directly into a skillet, add 1/4 cup of water, cover tightly, and cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, checking frequently.
  • This recipe is naturally low carb and fits well into low-calorie meal plans.

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