Easy Sautéed Broccoli Recipe
This easy under 15-minute sautéed broccoli recipe is cooked in olive oil and fresh garlic. But the broccoli is seasoned to perfection with a few spices to give it that EXTRA flavorful taste!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps Olive oil
- 4 cups Fresh Broccoli florets
- ¼ tsp Cajun Seasoning or salt
- ¼ tsp Garlic pepper
- ½ tsp Onion & Herb Seasoning Optional
- ½ tsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning Optional
- 2 to 4 Cloves Fresh Garlic minced
- 1 or 2 small pieces Butter Optional
Instructions
- Drizzle the olive oil in a pan or skillet and allow the oil to get hot over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the fresh broccoli florets and sauté for two to four minutes.
- Then, season the broccoli with the following seasonings: garlic pepper, Cajun seasoning, onion & herb and garlic & herb.
- Add the fresh minced garlic and mix the ingredients all together.
- Optional: add a few pieces of butter after mixing everything together.
- Place a lid over the pot or skillet. This will allow the broccoli to “steam”.
- Cook on medium to medium-low heat for 6 to 10 minutes.
- The cooking time will vary & will depend on how tender you like your broccoli.
- To check for tenderness- just pierce a broccoli stem with the tip of a sharp knife or fork.
- Once the broccoli is tender and crisp to your liking, remove from heat.
- Serve as a side dish for your favorite home cooked meal. Enjoy!