Quick Braised Broccoli with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with this Quick Braised Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese! This vibrant recipe transforms humble broccoli into a flavor-packed masterpiece, thanks to the savory richness of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, a hint of garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Braised in vegetable broth for a tender yet crisp texture, the dish is finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and creamy crumbles of goat cheese for a tangy, indulgent finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flair, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Pair it with roasted meats or enjoy it as a vegetarian standout on its own!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- 0.333 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)
- 0.75 cup vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, and peel and slice the garlic cloves thinly.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil from the sun-dried tomato jar.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute to release their flavors.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and toss to coat them in the infused oil.
Pour in the vegetable broth and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir well, then cover the skillet with a lid.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the broccoli cook for 5-8 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow any excess liquid to cook off, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the broccoli. Toss gently to combine.
Transfer the braised broccoli to a serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*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.
