Micro Broccoli Garden Goodness is a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with micro broccoli, red onion, bell pepper, and carrots, and it's tossed in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. The micro broccoli is tender and flavorful, and the other vegetables add a nice crunch and sweetness. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some micro broccoli that I had in my fridge. I had never cooked with micro broccoli before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But I was pleasantly surprised at how tender and flavorful it was. I decided to pair it with some other vegetables that I had on hand, and the result was this delicious and nutritious side dish.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 bunch micro broccoli
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the micro broccoli, red onion, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The micro broccoli is tender and flavorful, and it cooks quickly.
The other vegetables add a nice crunch and sweetness.
The lemon-olive oil dressing is simple and flavorful.
This dish is a good source of vitamins and minerals.