Description
This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to prepare sautéed broccoli, perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the broccoli florets thoroughly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir to coat the broccoli with the oil and garlic.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches your desired tenderness and has a slight char.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in the lemon juice (if using) just before serving.
- Serve immediately as a healthy side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast at the end.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred broccoli texture.
- This dish can be easily scaled up or down to serve more or fewer people.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg