Lemony Garlic Sautéed Broccoli
Lemony Garlic Sautéed Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Wash and trim the broccoli florets, cutting any larger pieces into bite-sized portions. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the garlic oil. Add the water, salt, and black pepper. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate and the broccoli to get slightly browned in spots.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Lemony Garlic Sautéed Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Wash and trim the broccoli florets, cutting any larger pieces into bite-sized portions. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the garlic oil. Add the water, salt, and black pepper. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate and the broccoli to get slightly browned in spots.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min