Broccoli with Bacon
Elevate your veggie game with this irresistible Broccoli with Bacon recipe, a perfect combination of crisp-tender broccoli florets, smoky bacon, and aromatic garlic. This quick and easy side dish, ready in just 25 minutes, leverages the rich flavors of bacon grease and a touch of olive oil to create a savory coating for the fresh broccoli. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat, while a generous seasoning of salt and black pepper boosts its savory appeal. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, pastas, or simply on its own. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and minimal prep make this broccoli recipe an easy standout in your dinner rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 6 pieces Bacon strips
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare by cutting the broccoli into bite-sized florets and mincing the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the bacon strips over medium heat until they are crispy. This will take about 5–7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan, discarding the rest.
While the bacon cools, roughly chop it into small pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the olive oil and garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir to coat the broccoli in the garlic and grease mixture.
Season the broccoli with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp.
Once the broccoli is cooked to your desired texture, remove the lid and stir in the chopped bacon bits.
Transfer the broccoli and bacon mixture to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a warm side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2147 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*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.
