Broccoli with Pancetta and Lemon

Broccoli with Pancetta and Lemon
Broccoli with Pancettan and Lemon might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 98 calories. This recipe serves 16. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have pancetta, butter, garlic cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Bring several quarts of water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.
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Add broccoli florets, and simmer 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Cook in batches, if necessary.)
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Drain and plunge broccoli into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking process.
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Drain and pat dry.
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Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add half of pancetta and half of garlic; saut 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Add half of broccoli florets, and saut 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly heated.
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Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss well.
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Transfer to a large bowl; cover and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 tablespoons butter and remaining half of ingredients.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Make Ahead: Cook broccoli and pat dry a day ahead; store in zip-top plastic bags in refrigerator.
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Note: Find pancetta in the deli meat department of large supermarkets. Regular bacon makes a fine substitute in this recipe.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings16
Health Score8
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