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Overhead view of sautéed broccoli in a white serving dish with a napkin on the side.

Sautéed Broccoli

Author: Marsha McDougal
A quick and easy Sautéed Broccoli recipe that’s super delicious, flavorful, and only takes 15 minutes to cook!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 crown of broccoli (about 1.5 lb.)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced*
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the broccoli florets off of the crown. You can skip this step if you purchased pre-cut bagged florets.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and toss in the oil and butter. Then let the broccoli cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes so it can start browning and get some color on one side.
  • After 2 minutes, add the salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Give the broccoli a toss and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the garlic from burning.
  • Now lower the heat to medium-low. Add the water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Let the broccoli steam for 4-5 minutes, until the broccoli softens and can be pierced easily with a fork.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and finish with crushed red pepper or grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If your garlic clove is on the larger side, you’ll only need one clove. If the cloves are small, then use 2 cloves. Also I prefer fresh garlic, but you can substitute with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 9gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 366mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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