Pan-Fried Broccoli With Garlic

Learn how to make the most delicious yet easy pan-fried broccoli with garlic. It is one of my favorite side dishes, super healthy and goes with just about anything.

📝 Ingredients

• 2.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 head broccoli (cut into florets (see notes on cutting method))
• 2 cloves garlic (medium to large, finely diced)
• Juice of 1/4 lemon
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Tamari)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare broccoli, this is an important step to get evenly cooked broccoli. Cut each large or medium floret in halves or three parts, so that you can place each piece flat in the frying pan. Dice or mince garlic very finely (set aside for now).
2. 2Place a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat (7 on induction). Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and once hot, add the broccoli, facing each piece cut side down. Place a lid on top (it can be any kind of lid or baking tray to create a steaming environment inside). This is a great hack for cooking broccoli quickly while also getting charred marks on the bottom. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. 3Open the lid and turn each piece over. Cover with the lid again and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side.
4. 4Remove the lid. Spread the broccoli to the side and add another splash of olive oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds allowing the garlic to soften slightly, then stir through the broccoli.
5. 5Drizzle soy sauce and lemon juice all over and stir through. Ready to serve!