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A white plate filled with skillet broccoli florets, sprinkled with coarse salt, sits on a rustic white wooden surface beside a white napkin—an easy broccoli side dish for any meal.

Skillet Broccoli with Garlic Recipe

Fresh broccoli seared until lightly browned, steamed bright green, and finished with garlic.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, quick and easy, skillet broccoli, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound broccoli florets cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced

Instructions

  • Set a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add broccoli florets in an even layer. Sprinkle with salt. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes, until broccoli begins to lightly brown in places.
  • Add water and cover. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes, until broccoli is steamed and bright green in color.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the garlic. Continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds then remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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