Copycat Longhorn Broccoli Recipe
This Copycat Longhorn Broccoli recipe recreates the popular restaurant-style side dish with tender steamed broccoli florets sautéed in garlic butter and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The simple seasoning and optional lemon juice add a bright, savory flavor making this a perfect, easy-to-make accompaniment for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli (or 2 small), cut into florets
- 1½ tablespoons butter (or olive oil for lighter option)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
Optional Add-ins
- Crushed red pepper flakes for heat
- Lemon zest for brightness
- Toasted breadcrumbs for crunch
- Vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast for dairy-free version
Instructions
- Steam or blanch broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn bright green and become just tender. Drain the broccoli well and set aside to remove excess water.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic as it will turn bitter.
- Combine broccoli with garlic butter: Add the drained broccoli to the skillet with the garlic butter. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and onion powder. Toss well to coat all the florets evenly in the garlic butter mixture.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Turn off the heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the broccoli. Toss gently until the cheese melts and incorporates well with the broccoli and seasoning.
- Finish and serve: If desired, drizzle the broccoli with a little fresh lemon juice for brightness. Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute butter with olive oil.
- To add heat, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes when combining broccoli and garlic butter.
- Adding lemon zest along with the lemon juice enhances the freshness of the dish.
- To add texture, top with toasted breadcrumbs before serving.
- For a dairy-free or vegan alternative, replace Parmesan with vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
- Do not overcook broccoli to keep it crisp-tender and retain nutrients.
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