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Sauteed Broccoli (in 10 minutes!)

This yummy sauteed broccoli is a delicious, healthy side that's quick, easy, and flavourful. It's made with a tasty garlic lemon seasoning.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £0.35

Ingredients

  • 1 head of broccoli, sliced into florets and stalks chopped (£0.69)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.39)
  • Optional lemon juice (£0.30)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • Start by adding the olive oil into a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chopped stalks into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Fry for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the broccoli florets into the pan and toss to coat in oil. Evenly distribute across the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and leave to fry over a medium heat for 3 minutes,
  • At this point the broccoli should have taken on some nice colour. Add the garlic into the pan and continue to fry for around 3 minutes, now uncovered.
  • Once tender, serve with an optional squeeze of lemon and dig in!

Notes

  • Don’t skip the oil as this helps add flavour/richness. It also helps prevent the sauteed broccoli from burning.
  • Avoid overcooking the broccoli, as it can burn or become soggy (depending on how much oil/liquid is in the pan). Overcooking broccoli also removes some of the nutrients from it. For the best results, cook the broccoli until it's fork-tender.
  • You can easily boost the taste of this dish by adding some freshly grated parmesan cheese on top. The broccoli should still be warm enough that the cheese melts without adding heat.


Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g