Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic and Lemon
It’s speedy, it’s simple, it’s scrumptious…it’s sautéed broccoli tossed in garlic and lemon! Whether served as a side dish or tossed into pasta and more, it’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large nonstick pan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound bite-sized broccoli florets
- 2 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
- ½ lemon plus more to garnish
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil throughout a large nonstick pan. Add the thinly sliced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat pan over medium-high heat until the garlic just starts to sizzle. Then add the broccoli florets in a single layer.
- Let the broccoli sear, untouched, for 3-5 minutes.
- Toss broccoli with tongs. Add the juice of ½ a lemon and water. Toss again.
- Cover and let steam for 4-6 minutes over medium-high heat until just tender. Don’t lift the cover too many times or the broccoli won’t steam properly!
- Toss again, add a sprinkle more salt, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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Notes
- While sautéed broccoli is best served right away, store leftovers in an airtight container once cooled completely for 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a little more olive oil or, covered, in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg