Garlic Broccoli
This sauteed garlic broccoli recipe is so quick, healthy, and delicious that it might become a regular side to your meals! Make this dish in as little as 10 minutes using basic ingredients like garlic, butter, and lemon.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 10 oz (280g) broccoli florets
- water for boiling
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 squirt lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a pot of water until it boils. Boil the broccoli florets for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the melted butter and olive oil. Sauté the garlic until slightly browned, then add the broccoli. Toss with a spatula to combine well with the garlic.
- Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Squeeze in a squirt or two of lemon juice and stir to combine well with the broccoli. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose firm, bright green broccoli with tightly closed florets for the best results. If you see a lot of yellowing or wilting on the stem, it probably isn't that fresh although it's still safe to eat.
- The key to making the perfect garlic butter broccoli is to cook it just until it's tender and still has a little bit of crunch. That would take about 5 to 7 minutes, and you can tell it's done when you can pierce the stem with a fork.
- Add the lemon juice towards the end of cooking to retain its bright, zesty flavor. You can also add some lemon zest for an extra pop of citrusy flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 3people | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg