Orange Dijon Broccoli

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and zesty Orange Dijon Broccoli recipe, a quick and easy side dish that’s both flavorful and nutritious. Featuring tender blanched broccoli florets lightly sautéed to perfection, this dish is elevated by a tangy orange Dijon glaze made with freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, honey, and a hint of garlic. The combination of citrus and mustard creates a perfectly balanced sauce that clings to each bite, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle heat for those who crave a little spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe is the ideal pairing for roasted chicken, fish, or your favorite plant-based main. Serve it warm and watch it disappear—this recipe is the ultimate way to enjoy broccoli with a gourmet twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large (about 4 cups florets) broccoli crowns
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium orange (about 1/3 cup) orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the broccoli crowns. Cut them into bite-sized florets.

Step 2

Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. While waiting, prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl.

Step 3

Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Immediately remove them using a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process. After a minute, drain and set aside.

Step 4

Zest the orange, then juice it into a small bowl to prepare the glaze. Combine the orange juice, orange zest, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in the bowl. Whisk until smooth.

Step 5

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the blanched broccoli to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to develop a light golden color.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and pour the orange Dijon glaze over the broccoli. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Orange Dijon Broccoli to a serving dish. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	329.7 grams (329.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	420

Total Fat 32.10g	41%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1588mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 29.40g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6.20g	22%
Total Sugars 15.70g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 782mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.9%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 27.2%