Get your green in with this Sautéed Broccoli recipe! This is a quick and simple way to give broccoli incredible flavor and a satisfying crunch that even picky eaters will agree is pretty good.

Ingredients in Sautéed Broccoli

This recipe only requires a couple ingredients! I almost always have these on hand so I can make this quick broccoli whenever I’m craving something fresh.

• Butter
• Garlic
• Fresh broccoli
• Fresh Parmesan (go for the higher-quality stuff for best flavor!)
• Salt and pepper
• A squeeze of lemon

How to Make Sauteed Broccoli

Making Sauteed Broccoli only requires a couple minutes at the stovetop! It’s a really easy side dish that pairs great with some of my favorite main dishes like Bacon Pasta, Honey Garlic Salmon, or Chicken Parmesan.

1. Start by heating a little butter in a skillet. Add fresh garlic and sauté it for 10 seconds, until it gets just a little browned.
2. Add in the broccoli and cook, turning occasionally, until the florets are fork-tender and the edges begin to brown a little bit. This will only take a couple minutes!
3. Remove it from the heat and finish it with a squeeze of lemon and fresh Parmesan!

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is high in fiber, vitamins C and K, and filled with antioxidants. Making Sautéed Broccoli for dinner is a great way to get this nutrition and health benefits into your diet! Sprinkling cheese on top helps kids who might be unsure about eating greens to give it a try.

More Sides to Try

• Grilled Tomatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
• Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Sauteed Broccoli

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz broccoli florets
• 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
• Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat up a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 10 seconds.
2. Add the broccoli florets, stir a few times before adding salt and ground black pepper.
3. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the broccoli florets are just cooked. Turn off the heat and grate Parmesan cheese on top of the sauteed broccoli with a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.
   
   
   

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 175Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 35mgSodium 277mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 5g

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