Garlic broccoli is a classic side dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This versatile dish can be served with a variety of main courses, including chicken, fish, and beef. It is also a great addition to a vegetarian or vegan meal. The key to making perfect garlic broccoli is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the broccoli until it is tender-crisp. This recipe uses simple ingredients such as broccoli, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. For a more flavorful dish, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some vegetables to your meal, this garlic broccoli recipe is a great option. It can be ready in just 15 minutes and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. This article also includes a recipe for roasted garlic broccoli and a recipe for garlic broccoli stir-fry, so you can find the perfect recipe to suit your taste.
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EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI
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
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
STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, AND LEMON
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
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.
GARLIC ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE
Broccoli is roasted with garlic and olive oil, then tossed with lemon juice and shaved parmesan cheese.
Provided by Dietz & Watson
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dietz & Watson
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Place the broccoli on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mince the garlic and toss it in with the broccoli.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over the broccoli, then season with coarse black pepper and kosher salt.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Toss in lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.
SUPER-SIMPLE GARLIC BROCCOLI
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
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
GARLIC BROCCOLI SHRIMP STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large shrimp, garlic, broccoli floret, onion, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, salt
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour in the shrimp and season with ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
- Fry the shrimp for 1 minute on each side.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Toss in the onion and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and sauté for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add in the broccoli, garlic and soy sauce and sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Toss the shrimp back into the pan and mix until everything is well incorporated and the shrimp is fully cooked, about 1 minute.
- Divide the mixture evenly between 4 bowls.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 2 grams
BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC PASTA
"I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the broccoli rabe less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish." -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI
This makes the best cream sauce I've ever had. It's a quick meal that is a sure way to impress company without the hassle.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Mix in pesto, parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
- Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Saute shrimp, remaining 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1139.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND CASHEWS
A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven't tried.
Provided by SALSIEPIE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
- While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 610.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC, BACON & PARMESAN
My approach to this broccoli is to cook it slowly in the seasonings so the garlic blends with smoky bacon. A few simple ingredients make ordinary broccoli irresistible. -Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a 6-qt. stockpot two-thirds full with water; add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. In batches, add broccoli and cook until broccoli turns bright green, 2-3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add oil to drippings; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes (do not allow to brown). Add broccoli; cook until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY GARLIC BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, pepper
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Spread out broccoli in a medium rectangular casserole dish.
- Stir the garlic and cheddar cheese together in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over broccoli and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram
SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOASTED GARLIC AND BREAD CRUMBS
Broccoli rabe can take whatever you throw at it and still shine. Its mild but distinctive bitterness dominates almost anything you cook it with - but what's wrong with that? So a pasta sauce that features it teamed with garlic and chili flakes is a natural. Add bread crumbs for crunch and the dish is a real winner. You can use the same pot for cooking the broccoli and the pasta; you can use the same skillet for toasting the bread crumbs and finishing the dish. The whole thing will be done within 20 or 30 minutes, and it will showcase broccoli rabe beautifully, as it deserves.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. When oil is warm, cook garlic just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bread crumbs and red pepper flakes and cook until bread crumbs are golden, 5 minutes or so. Remove and set aside.
- Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well and chop. Cook pasta in same pot.
- Meanwhile, add remaining oil to skillet over medium-low heat. Add broccoli rabe and toss well; sprinkle with salt and pepper. When it is warm add garlic and bread crumbs and mix well.
- When pasta is done, drain it, reserving a little cooking water. Toss pasta in skillet with broccoli rabe mixture, moistening with a little reserved water if necessary. Adjust seasonings and serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
BROCCOLI WITH SWEET RED PEPPER AND GARLIC
Add color-and nutrition-to your plate with a 20-minute vegetable side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir garlic into hot oil. Immediately add broccoli, bell pepper, onion and water. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until broccoli is crisp-tender and onion is beginning to brown. Stir in salt.
- Place in serving dish; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND CHILE
This speedy, two-step recipe yields broccoli - or practically any vegetable - that is perfectly browned and cooked all the way through. After florets and thinly sliced stems are seared, add a little water and cover so the broccoli steams in its own juices until fork-tender. Not only does this bring out the vegetable's inherent sweetness, but it softens whatever flavorings you add without burning them. This recipe embraces the prickly heat of chile and garlic, but you could also use ground spices, thyme or rosemary, ginger or scallions, capers or olives. Swap the broccoli for sliced carrots or sweet potatoes, cauliflower florets, broccoli rabe, or green beans, adjusting cook time and water as necessary.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the broccoli stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the florets, season generously with salt and pepper, and shake into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and stir until the garlic is fragrant, less than 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until the broccoli is bright green and fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes, reducing heat if needed to prevent burning. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes.
FUSILLI WITH RAPINI (BROCCOLI RABE), GARLIC, AND TOMATO WINE SAUCE
Delicious in the spring, cut rapini before it flowers for tender greenery. Absolutely delicious and very easily adaptable for whatever's growing in your garden.
Provided by sophie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the broccoli rabe, sprinkle in some salt, and bring the salted water to a boil. Stir in the broccoli rabe, and cook until bright green and just starting to become tender, about 2 minutes; drain the rabe, and cool in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the 2 roughly-chopped garlic cloves until they start to turn translucent, about 2 minutes; sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and stir in rosemary sprig, dried Italian herb mix, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the blanched rabe, white wine, and tomatoes; remove rosemary sprig, and bring the mixture to a boil. Mix in the cooked fusilli pasta, green onions, and 1 minced clove of garlic; simmer for 1 more minute, and serve topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BROCCOLI SAUTé WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL
Make and share this Broccoli Sauté With Garlic and Olive Oil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Krista Roes
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a 10" skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli, salt and pepper and toss with the olive oil and garlic until the broccoli turns bright green and becomes tender.
- Remove from the skillet and serve.
ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER WITH LEMON AND GARLIC
Roasting these veggies with lemon and garlic brings out their natural sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On two rimmed baking sheets, toss broccoli and cauliflower with oil, garlic, and lemons; season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are browned and tender, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets from top to bottom and tossing vegetables once halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g
SAUTEED GARLIC BROCCOLI - SPICY
Make and share this Sauteed Garlic Broccoli - Spicy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rise3834
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut broccoli into bite sized pieces.
- Boil in salted water for about 5 to 7 minutes (broccoli should just start to soften).
- Rinse under COLD water (to stop the cooking).
- Dry to remove any excess water.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot.
- Add the garlic and pepper flakes.
- Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli and "some" of the broth. (I say "some" as you don't want it soaking in it, you just want it to help steam and add flavor)
- Cook for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the way you like your broccoli, tender or crisp) stirring the entire time. Season lightly with table salt.
- As everyone has their own tastes, increase or decrease the garlic and or pepper flakes as desired.
GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, oil, lemon juice, vegetarian parmesan cheese, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200ºC).
- Separate the crowns and snip off any leaves of the broccoli.
- On a prepared baking sheet, combine broccoli and remaining ingredients. Mix evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SPICY PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, ANCHOVY, AND GARLIC
An Italian classic. Sweet, salty, and spicy flavors combine in this unique and tasty pasta and broccoli dish. This dish benefits from being richly coated in olive oil. Serve with a fresh, absorbent slice of focaccia to mop up the sauce.
Provided by Stephen Van Houten
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Toss broccoli in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; spread on a large baking sheet.
- Broil in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until anchovies dissolve into the oil, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with pepper. Mix in roasted broccoli.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add broccoli-anchovy mixture and mix well. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.9 calories, Carbohydrate 93.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 652.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
- Cut the broccoli into uniform florets: This will help them cook evenly.
- Steam or boil the broccoli: This is the best way to preserve the broccoli's nutrients and bright green color.
- Do not overcook the broccoli: Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic has a more pungent flavor than garlic powder or garlic salt.
- Use good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a healthy fat that will add flavor to the dish.
- Season the broccoli to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
Conclusion:
Garlic broccoli is a simple but delicious dish that is packed with nutrients. It is a great side dish for any meal, or it can be served as a main course with a side of rice or quinoa. This dish is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as carrots or bell peppers, or you can add a protein, such as chicken or tofu. No matter how you choose to make it, garlic broccoli is a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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