Low Carb Tarragon Mustard Broccoli

This side dish could not be easier and has a ton of flavor. It’s just about as easy as “shake and bake”, but with a Keto spin. Broccoli florets are simply seasoned with salt and pepper first. The addictive flavor comes from the marinade the broccoli is tossed in before baked to golden perfection. Dijon mustard and dried tarragon flavor these veggies and are baked into the broccoli. Coating the finished broccoli in melted butter at the end of baking adds the additional Keto fat you need. At your discretion, you can add other herbs or fresh herbs for increased flavor. Read further about how you can use fresh broccoli instead of frozen.

Why Should I Use Frozen Broccoli?

Frozen broccoli is used in this recipe to cut down on your prep and cooking time. That’s why this Keto recipe is so simple and easy to add to your meal prepping or dinner. Frozen broccoli typically comes pre-chopped in perfectly-sized pieces for serving. Their softer texture basically cuts your cooking time in half. If you must use fresh broccoli, there are two ways you can prepare the broccoli before using it in this recipe. You can boil large florets for 5 or more minutes to a tender texture and then chop them into smaller pieces once cooled. You can also roast chopped florets in extra olive oil before starting this recipe.

Serving And Enjoying This Recipe

This is such an easy vegetable side dish that’s healthy and Keto-friendly to serve everyone. Enjoy the simply seasoned broccoli alongside any protein, like fried chicken, pork chops, or a steak. Tangy mustard and savory seasonings create a salivatory combo that pairs well with any salty meal. If you don’t like Dijon mustard, try changing it out for honey mustard. Stone-ground mustard would also be a good substitution and keeps the flavor milder. Dried tarragon is best for this recipe, but you can use fresh herbs as well. If using fresh tarragon, make sure to very finely mince it before mixing it in with your mustard mixture.

Jessica L.