Buttery Balsamic Broccoli
Elevate your vegetable game with this irresistible Buttery Balsamic Broccoli recipe—a quick and easy side dish packed with bold flavors and a glossy finish. Tender broccoli florets are blanched to perfection, then tossed in a luscious combination of melted butter, fragrant garlic, and rich balsamic vinegar. The dish is seasoned with a touch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and an optional kick of red chili flakes for added heat. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping accompaniment to your favorite mains. Serve warm and bask in the compliments on this simple yet sophisticated dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Red chili flakes
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
In a large saucepan or pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, just until they turn bright green and slightly tender. Drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt, stirring occasionally. Once the butter starts to foam, add the balsamic vinegar and mix until fully combined, creating a glossy glaze.
Reduce the heat to low and add the blanched broccoli to the skillet. Toss the florets in the buttery balsamic glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes over the broccoli. Stir gently to incorporate the seasonings.
Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes over low heat to allow the flavors to meld together, stirring occasionally.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the buttery balsamic broccoli to a serving dish. Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1340 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*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.
