Best 8 Broccoli Spears With Garlic Sauce Recipes

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**Broccoli Spears with Garlic Sauce: A Delightful Treat for Veggie Lovers**

Broccoli spears with garlic sauce is a classic vegetarian dish that combines the goodness of fresh broccoli with a savory and aromatic garlic sauce. This delectable dish is not only flavorful but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals. The tender-crisp broccoli spears are coated in a luscious garlic sauce that elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness. This recipe is beginner-friendly and can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. Along with the main recipe, this article also features variations such as roasted broccoli with garlic sauce and air fryer broccoli with garlic sauce, providing readers with multiple options to suit their preferences and cooking methods. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable broccoli dish that strikes the perfect balance between health and flavor.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SEASONED BROCCOLI SPEARS



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Dressing up broccoli is a snap with this recipe from our Test Kitchen staff. They flavored fresh spears with lemon-pepper, garlic salt and thyme.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUPER-SIMPLE GARLIC BROCCOLI



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My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. It's great for a special occasion, but it's so quick that I usually fix it once a week in our home. Everyone gobbles it up. -Caramia Sommers, Oswego, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

13 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Mix remaining ingredients; toss with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

GARLIC BROCCOLI SPEARS



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A favorite side dish veggie I often make for my family. Don't walk away from the pan - broccoli cooks very quickly and you need to check it soon to prevent it overcooking. Sometimes it will take a little longer to cook, other times it will take a little less. I have a glass lid on my saucepan, so I can see when it is ready - it gets very bright green when it is ready, then very quickly starts to turn olive green if it cooks a little too long. I like mine tender, but still a little crispy - the longer you cook it, the softer it gets, but you also lose that lovely color. It is up to you.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.
  • Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2, Protein 3.3

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND SOY SAUCE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 33m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head garlic, peeled (about 16 cloves)
1 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 stalks broccoli, cut into florets (8 cups of florets)
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Put the garlic cloves and oil in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the garlic is browned and tender. Turn off the heat and add the red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Immediately pour into a heat-proof container to stop the cooking. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • For the salad, blanch the broccoli florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain well and immerse immediately into a large bowl of ice water until the broccoli is cooled. This process stops the cooking and sets the bright green color. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup of the oil used to cook the garlic, the soy sauce, and 8 or more cloves of cooked garlic. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

CHILI-GARLIC ROASTED BROCCOLI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it
5 to 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend (recommended:Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick Grill Mates)
1 large head broccoli, cut into thin, long spears

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chili powder and grill seasoning in the bottom of a large bowl and add the broccoli spears. Toss to coat broccoli evenly then transfer to a large nonstick baking sheet. Roast the broccoli until ends are crisp and brown and stalks are tender, 17 to 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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One of my favorites from Weight Watchers. Also great if you add cooked chicken or tofu, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts.

Provided by jessmccsb

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 3/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)

Steps:

  • Combine broth, sake, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a bowl & set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick wok or skillet over medium heat; add oil. Once the oil is warm, add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the broccoli (and any other vegetables if desired) and stir-fry for 3 minutes or so, until slightly tender. Add the sauce mixture and stir constantly until sauce boils and thickens. Serve once sauce and broccoli reach desired thickness and tenderness.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON



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Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon

Categories     Garlic     Vegetable     Side     Steam     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Graduation     Lemon     Broccoli     Healthy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli spears.
  • If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • You can use any type of cooking oil, but olive oil or avocado oil are good choices.
  • Be careful not to overcook the broccoli spears, as they will become mushy.
  • The garlic sauce is also delicious served with other vegetables, such as asparagus, green beans, or carrots.

Conclusion:

Broccoli spears with garlic sauce is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The broccoli is cooked to perfection and the garlic sauce is flavorful and creamy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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