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Sautéed Broccoli

Name: Sautéed Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cups broccoli florets; 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced); ¼ teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Lemon wedge (for squeezing); Red pepper flakes (optional)

This easy sautéed broccoli has a delicious crisp-tender texture and bright, fresh flavor. Serve it as a side dish, toss it with pasta, or add it to a stir fry! You'll find even more serving suggestions in the post above.

15 min total 5 min prep 10 min cook 4

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedge (for squeezing)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until the broccoli is tender, 2 to 4 more minutes.
2 Turn off the heat. Squeeze with lemon juice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.