Skillet Broccoli

Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this quick and flavorful Skillet Broccoli recipe! Perfectly seared broccoli florets are cooked to crisp-tender perfection in a zesty combo of garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. This easy one-skillet recipe takes just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The sizzling steam-and-sear technique ensures vibrant green broccoli with a slight char that enhances its natural sweetness. Serve this healthy, vegan, and gluten-free dish alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or your favorite protein for a crowd-pleasing, nutritious addition to any meal. Keywords: skillet broccoli, garlic broccoli, easy vegetable side dish, healthy broccoli recipe, quick vegan recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic and olive oil.

Step 5

Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the broccoli to steam for 4-5 minutes, or until it becomes bright green and slightly tender.

Step 6

Remove the lid and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes, letting the water evaporate and allowing the broccoli to develop a slight char on the edges.

Step 7

Season the broccoli with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon juice over the broccoli, then toss to combine and evenly coat.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet broccoli to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a side dish with your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(631.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	106.2

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1294.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 204.2mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 59.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.6%

Protein: 38.3%

Carbs: 61.1%