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Kenya Walker

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! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern Cooking
Ingredients Method Video

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

Method
 

  1. Drizzle the olive oil in a pan or skillet and allow the oil to get hot over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the fresh broccoli florets and sauté for two to four minutes.
  3. Then, season the broccoli with the following seasonings: garlic pepper, Cajun seasoning, onion & herb and garlic & herb.
  4. Add the fresh minced garlic and mix the ingredients all together.
  5. Optional: add a few pieces of butter after mixing everything together.
  6. Place a lid over the pot or skillet. This will allow the broccoli to “steam”.
  7. Cook on medium to medium-low heat for 6 to 10 minutes.
  8. The cooking time will vary & will depend on how tender you like your broccoli.
  9. To check for tenderness- just pierce a broccoli stem with the tip of a sharp knife or fork.
  10. Once the broccoli is tender and crisp to your liking, remove from heat.
  11. Serve as a side dish for your favorite home cooked meal. Enjoy!