Skillet Broccoli
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this quick and flavorful Skillet Broccoli recipe! Perfectly seared broccoli florets are cooked to crisp-tender perfection in a zesty combo of garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. This easy one-skillet recipe takes just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The sizzling steam-and-sear technique ensures vibrant green broccoli with a slight char that enhances its natural sweetness. Serve this healthy, vegan, and gluten-free dish alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or your favorite protein for a crowd-pleasing, nutritious addition to any meal. Keywords: skillet broccoli, garlic broccoli, easy vegetable side dish, healthy broccoli recipe, quick vegan recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic and olive oil.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the broccoli to steam for 4-5 minutes, or until it becomes bright green and slightly tender.
Remove the lid and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes, letting the water evaporate and allowing the broccoli to develop a slight char on the edges.
Season the broccoli with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the broccoli, then toss to combine and evenly coat.
Transfer the skillet broccoli to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a side dish with your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1295 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*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.
