Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

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 is such an easy versatile dish! The sautéed broccoli with garlic really shines with anything gilled but is great with chicken, steak or as a super fast vegetarian meal. Because we're so obsessed with this super food, here are a few of our favorite broccoli recipes: 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

Of course we had to add garlic to zip up the broccoli. Garlic is great in just about EVERYTHING! Often we will also add some red pepper flakes or even chop up a habanero to really spice up this fun veggie dish. This really is one of those recipes that can be either a side dish or a main course. Oh, and it's great as leftovers the next day.

Key to bringing out the bright green!

The key to making this sautéed broccoli have that great bright green color is to blanch the broccoli first. This trick is a great way to quickly cook the broccoli and to really make it pretty!!!

Cut the broccoli in manageable or bite size pieces.
Bring a sauce pan of water to a boil
Add salt to the water after it starts to boil
Place the broccoli into the boiling water
Blanche the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes
Drain the Broccoli.

While blanching the broccoli 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!!!!!

Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic is an easy go-to veggie side dish for any meal. Crunchy bright broccoli and soft garlic are a perfect pair!

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Course: Side Dish, Vegetable

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Broccoli, Garlic

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

1 Large Head of Broccoli
1/2 Tablespoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
4 Cloves Garlic Sliced

Instructions

Wash the broccoli and cut into bite size pieces

1 Large Head of Broccoli
Bring a sauce pan of water to boil. Add 1/2 Tablespoon of salt. Add the broccoli to the boiling water.

1/2 Tablespoon Salt
Blanch the broccoli for 3 minutes. Strain immediately
Slice garlic into slivers or use a garlic press.

4 Cloves Garlic
Heat olive oil in a sauté pan

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Add the garlic to the olive oil. Cook for 30 seconds to one minute.
Toss in the blanched broccoli. Coat with garlic. Toss for a couple of minutes. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
Serve and Enjoy!!!