Name: Lemon Broccoli and Asparagus with Feta Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp olive oil (to taste); Juice and zest of half a lemon; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 large clove of garlic (finely grated); Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Honey (to taste); 1 tbsp butter; 2 cups broccoli florets; 10-12 asparagus spears (woody ends trimmed and chopped into thirds); Feta cheese crumbles (to taste); Toasted pine nuts (to taste)

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This lemon broccoli and asparagus with feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing is a quick and easy side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

I had a few veggies that needed to be used up, so I prepared this lemon broccoli and asparagus with feta cheese recipe, using them. I did a quick sauté over high heat to char the broccoli and asparagus, and drizzled the warm veggies with the lemon-garlic vinaigrette. The salty, creamy feta and the nutty toasted pine nuts made this easy vegetable side dish a bit more special. This lemony broccoli and asparagus side dish paired nicely with a roasted chicken, garlic rice, and crusty bread.

Lemon Broccoli and Asparagus with Feta Cheese

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette:

2-3 tbsp olive oil, to taste
Juice and zest of half a lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 large clove of garlic, finely grated
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Honey, to taste

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
2 cups broccoli florets
10-12 asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed and chopped into thirds
Feta cheese crumbles, to taste
Toasted pine nuts, to taste

How to Make Lemon Broccoli and Asparagus with Feta Cheese

Make the lemon-garlic vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, lemon juice & zest, vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, in a small glass jar. Seal with a lid and shake well, set aside until needed.

Cook the broccoli and asparagus by heating the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and asparagus to the hot skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.

Place the broccoli and asparagus in a serving bowl.

To serve, drizzle with some well-shaken vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly.

Top with feta cheese crumbles and toasted pine nuts. Serve and enjoy.

Lemon Broccoli and Asparagus with Feta Cheese

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Small Glass Jar with Lid
Large skillet

Ingredients

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette:

2-3 tbsp olive oil to taste
Juice and zest of half a lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 large clove of garlic finely grated
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Honey to taste

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
2 cups broccoli florets
10-12 asparagus spears woody ends trimmed and chopped into thirds
Feta cheese crumbles to taste
Toasted pine nuts to taste

Instructions

Make the lemon-garlic vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, lemon juice & zest, vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, in a small glass jar. Seal with a lid and shake well, set aside until needed.
Cook the broccoli and asparagus by heating the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and asparagus to the hot skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
Place the broccoli and asparagus in a serving bowl.
To serve, drizzle with some well-shaken vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly.
Top with feta cheese crumbles and toasted pine nuts. Serve and enjoy.