Garlic-Sauteed Broccoli

Prep: 10 min Cook: 9 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Garlic-sautéed broccoli offers vibrant flavors with crisp stems and tender leaves, perfect as a healthy side for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. broccoli spears
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Remove 1/2 inch from the bottom of broccoli stems.
  2. Cut broccoli crosswise into 1-inch pieces, about 14 loosely packed cups.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook until aroma is released, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring once or twice.
  5. Be careful not to let the garlic color.
  6. Stir in salt and add the broccoli pieces.
  7. Cover and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until leaves are just wilted and stems are crisp-tender.
  8. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until water is almost evaporated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

316 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.9g 6% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 11.8g 4% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9830.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 90.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 17.1mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 23.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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