Sautéed Broccoli: Quick and Easy Recipe

We love broccoli and are always trying new ways to make this green yumminess! So of course we had to make this sautéed broccoli.

This sautéed broccoli with garlic is easy to make and complements grilled meats, as well as serving as a quick vegetarian meal. Our love for this versatile vegetable has led us to try many recipes, including Beef and broccoli stir fry, Broccoli Quiche, or our favorite way to have it on Thanksgiving, Broccoli salad. Just to name a few. I also need to highlight my all-time favorite is General TSO chicken with Broccoli. SO GOOD!!!!!!

Easy Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

Garlic is a versatile ingredient that can enhance the flavor of many dishes. For this broccoli recipe, we recommend adding garlic along with red pepper flakes or chopped habanero for an extra kick. This dish can be served as a side or a main course and makes delicious leftovers.

Key to bringing out the bright green!

The trick to getting bright green sautéed broccoli is to blanch it first. This method is also a quick way to cook the broccoli and make it visually appealing!

1. Cut the broccoli into manageable or bite-size pieces.
2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil
3. Add salt to the water after it starts to boil
4. Place the broccoli into the boiling water
5. Blanche the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes
6. Drain the Broccoli.

While blanching the broccolim slice the garlic and heat the olive oil in a large pan.

Toss the blanched broccoli into the pan with the garlic. Toss for two or three minutes.

Enjoy this Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic!!!!!

Here are some other recipes that we think you might enjoy:

• Broccoli Salad with a Twist - Broccoli Salad that is crunchy flavorful and topped with bacon. This is a lower-calorie version of classic broccoli salad.
• Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry - Spicy and full of flavor Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. Serve over rice or noodles.
• Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry - Spice up your dinner with this tasty Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe. Quick & easy to make with ingredients found in the fridge!
• Stuffed Acorn Squash - Acorn squash stuffed with Chicken, creamy cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and Spinach/Kale. Easy, fun to make and everyone gets their own squash bowl!!!!
• Turkey Cheeseburger with Spinach and Mushrooms - The turkey cheeseburger is so juicy and filling. Low in calories (about 170 calories for the Turkey Burger) and will fill you up without wrecking your diet.