Ingredients

  1. 3 cups broccoli florets
  2. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (keto-friendly)
  5. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  6. 1 teaspoon dried basil
  7. Salt and pepper, to taste
  8. Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for spice)

Instructions

  1. Steam broccoli: Fill a pot with 2 inches water, bring to boil, reduce heat. Steam broccoli 3-5 minutes until tender.
  2. Sauté garlic: In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Combine cream and Parmesan: Pour heavy cream into skillet; stir. Add Parmesan; stir until melted.
  4. Combine broccoli and sauce: Add steamed broccoli to skillet; toss.
  5. Season: Add basil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Serve: Garnish with additional Parmesan.Parmesan cheese

Nutrition (approximate per serving)

  1. Calories: 320
  2. Protein: 6g
  3. Fat: 28g
  4. Carbohydrates: 8g
  5. Net Carbs: 5g

Keto Tips

  1. Choose keto-friendly Parmesan cheese (less than 1g carbs/oz).
  2. Limit broccoli serving size (3 cups cooked).
  3. Adjust cream amount for desired consistency.
  4. Pair with keto-friendly protein sources (meat, poultry, fish).

Variations

  1. Add bacon: Crumble cooked bacon into sauce.
  2. Spicy: Increase red pepper flakes.
  3. Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over broccoli.
  4. Other veggies: Substitute cauliflower, asparagus or Brussels sprouts