Sautéed Broccoli

How to cook perfect crisp-tender Sautéed Broccoli. You'll love the bright green color and fresh flavors of this easy side dish!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli crowns
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt or sea salt (or to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• zest of 1 lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the broccoli into florets. Then cut all but very small florets in half. Quarter any very large florets. Pat dry to remove any moisture on the broccoli.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the broccoli to the pan. Use kitchen tongs to turn the pieces so that the flat sides are down against the bottom of the pan. Cook, without stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
3. 3Then stir the broccoli and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
4. 4Pour in the water and immediately cover the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. 5Uncover the pan and stir in the minced garlic. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
6. 6Sprinkle the salt, pepper and lemon zest over the broccoli. Stir to distribute. Serve immediately.