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Stovetop Broccoli Recipe

Ajoke
This stovetop broccoli recipe makes a simple and easy vegetable side dish you would make repeatedly. The broccoli is blanched quickly and then sauteed with garlic in olive oil and butter and spices. You can serve this green vegetable with just about anything!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of broccoli
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup water substitute with vegetable stock
  • lemon juice about 1 Tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese to serve optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the broccoli into florets and add to a bowl
  • Bring a kettle of water to a boil and pour it over the broccoli in the bowl. After 1 minute, drain the vegetable in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop it from cooking further. Leave to drain excess water
  • Heat up a large skillet on medium-high, add olive oil and butter, and heat until hot and the butter melted.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the pan, reduce the heat and leave undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes or until the broccoli begins to char around the edges.
  • Flip or toss the veg in the pan, then sprinkle the onion powder and garlic granules over the broccoli.
  • Add water or stock to the bottom of the pan, and stir the broccoli for about 1-2 minutes or until the water dries off. Do keep an eye so it doesn't burn.
  • Finally, season the broccoli with salt and black pepper as desired, just before you take it off the heat, drizzle some lemon juice over the veg then take it off the heat. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese if using. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg

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