Brilliant Sauteed Broccoli

Brilliant Sauteed Broccoli
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    757

Elevate your broccoli game with this simple yet stunning recipe. Achieve vibrant green florets and a delightful parmesan crust that will impress even the most discerning palates. Perfect as a side dish for any occasion, this broccoli is both quick to prepare and visually appealing.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    2 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    144 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Broccoli: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Prepare an ice bath in a separate large bowl. Once boiling, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes, until they are just tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the broccoli to the ice bath for 1-2 minutes to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels. (Prep Time: 5-7 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Prepare the Parmesan Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the finely grated Parmesan cheese and brown sugar. Mix well and set aside. (Prep Time: 1 minute)

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03 Step

Recipe View Sauté the Broccoli: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli evenly with the oil and seasonings. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is heated through and slightly caramelized. (Cook Time: 5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over the broccoli. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Prep Time: 1 minute)

For a richer flavor, use aged Parmesan cheese.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference.
Blanching the broccoli can be done a day or two in advance. Store the blanched broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute with a pinch of regular sugar or maple syrup.

Maddison Padbergnitzsche

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 252 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Darron Streich

    The parmesan crust is so flavorful and adds a great texture.

  • Torrance Koelpin

    The ice bath trick really works! My broccoli has never looked so vibrant.

  • Amely Ruecker

    This recipe is a game-changer! My kids actually eat broccoli now.

  • Sabryna Thiel

    Easy to follow and quick to make. Perfect for a weeknight side dish.

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