This quick-cooking broccoli dish is a wonderful accompaniment to fish, meat and poultry, such as our Crispy Chicken Thighs. When cooking the garlic, take care that it doesn’t get too dark; it should be just golden.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
1 bunch broccoli
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbs. water
Directions
Trim and peel the broccoli stems. Cut the florets into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces, and cut the stems on the bias 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick
In a 10-inch (25-cm) French skillet or fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until just golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic to a small bowl.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the broccoli and red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in the water. Cover and steam for about 3 minutes. Uncover, stir and continue to cook until the broccoli is lightly browned and crisp-tender and the water has evaporated, 1 to 2 minute more. Scatter the garlic on top and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Rated 5 out of
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Terri from
Go-to broccoli recipeThe Best - even the leftovers re-heat nicely. ALWAYS good - my daughter now has this as her go-to! Yum!
Date published: 2021-05-04
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LatinCooker from
Easy & Extra TastyI love ordering Garlic Broccoli, from the Italian restaurant and I really wanted to learn to make it.
I followed, the recipe and wow! So easy! My Broccoli was crisp & wonderfully flavored. My son asked for seconds... I'll totally refer to this moving forward.
Date published: 2020-01-17
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Cuban girl from
Easy and fastThis was an easy and delicious recipe. I did brown the broccoli. It was fast and easy.
Date published: 2017-09-30
Rated 4 out of
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Ohio1931 from
Excellent and easy to makeThis recipe produces a very nice tasting broccoli dish. You need to be careful at the light browning stage not to overdo it. Darker broccoli is unattractive!