30 min170 kcal4 portions

Refined Steamed Broccoli with Brown Butter, Roasted Garlic, and Meyer Lemon Emulsion

Name: Refined Steamed Broccoli with Brown Butter, Roasted Garlic, and Meyer Lemon Emulsion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g broccoli; 4 g garlic; 500 g water; 60 g unsalted butter; 15 g extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 Meyer lemon; 2 g fine sea salt; 0.5 g freshly ground white pepper

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Elevate simple steamed broccoli into a fine dining side with perfectly tender stems, enriched by nutty brown butter, slow-roasted garlic purée, and a delicate Meyer lemon emulsion for bright acidity and balance.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Aromatics

400 g broccoli4 g garlic500 g water

Fats & Seasonings

60 g unsalted butter15 g extra virgin olive oil0.5 Meyer lemon2 g fine sea salt0.5 g freshly ground white pepper

Procedure

Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Wrap garlic cloves in foil and roast for 45 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Trim broccoli into uniform florets and peel and slice stems into elegant batons.
Bring water to a simmer in a steamer pot. Steam broccoli florets and stems for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and just tender. Immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking and preserve color.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook slowly until it turns golden brown and develops nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to prevent burning.
Lightly sauté drained broccoli stems and florets in olive oil just to reheat and develop slight color, about 2 minutes. Season with fine sea salt and white pepper.
Mash roasted garlic into a smooth purée and gently fold into the brown butter.
Zest the Meyer lemon and juice half carefully, whisking juice with a teaspoon of olive oil to create a delicate emulsion.
Plate the broccoli artistically, drizzle with brown butter and roasted garlic sauce, finishing with a light spray of lemon emulsion and a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest for brightness.

Nutritional values

Calories

170 kcal

Proteins

5 g

Carbohydrates

9 g

Fats

15 g

Saturated fats

9 g

Fiber

4 g

Sugar

2 g

Cholesterol

40 mg

Sodium

180 mg

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