Broccoli Garlic Saute
Elevate your side dish game with this simple yet flavorful Broccoli Garlic Sauté, a quick and healthy recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! Tender-crisp broccoli florets are tossed with fragrant, golden garlic in a drizzle of olive oil, then lightly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. A quick steam in the pan ensures the broccoli stays vibrant and full of nutrients, while the final sauté enhances its natural sweetness. Perfect as a light, nutrient-packed accompaniment to any meal, this versatile dish is vegan, gluten-free, and sure to become a weeknight favorite. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving to brighten the flavors even further!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Broccoli
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash the broccoli under running water to remove any dirt. Trim the broccoli head into small florets, and peel and slice the stems into bite-sized pieces if desired.
Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the sliced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the broccoli florets and stems to the pan and stir to coat them evenly with the garlic and oil.
Sprinkle the broccoli with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let the broccoli steam for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes tender but still crisp.
Remove the lid and let the broccoli sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow any excess moisture to evaporate and to enhance its flavor.
Transfer the broccoli garlic sauté to a serving dish and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with a squeeze of lemon for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
95 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 362 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*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.
