10-minute Sautéed Frozen Broccoli
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10-minute Sautéed Frozen Broccoli
Description
The method involves heating olive oil on medium-high heat and adding frozen broccoli directly, coating the florets quickly in the oil. Seasonings including dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and optional lemon pepper are sprinkled over and the broccoli is then sautéed until it reaches a tender texture with light browning on the edges. Parmesan cheese is stirred in near the end to add richness.
Finishing with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of lemon zest brightens the dish, complementing the savory flavors. It can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature and acts as a simple side dish or vegetable addition for any meal.
Recommendations note using a large skillet or wok to avoid overcrowding and encourage even browning. Variations include adding cooked bacon or chorizo for extra meatiness, tossing in different cheeses like feta, or adapting to an Asian style with soy sauce and ginger. The timing can be adjusted to personal preference for broccoli softness.
Use a large skillet, wok, or sauté pan to allow space for even browning without overcrowding.Cook broccoli for 5 to 8 minutes depending on floret size and desired tenderness.For variety, add cooked bacon, chorizo, or different cheeses like feta or blue cheese.Asian-inspired versions can include soy sauce, oyster sauce, and grated ginger.The dish can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling over at the end
- 14 ounces broccoli or roughly 3.5 ounces per person, frozen
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (optional)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ a lemon Juice only, but grate and keep aside a little lemon zest before juicing to sprinkle over to serve.
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan on a medium-high heat.
- Add the frozen broccoli florets to the pan. Stir briefly with a wooden spoon just until the broccoli is coated in the oil.
- Sprinkle the dried basil, salt, garlic powder and lemon pepper seasoning (if using) all over the broccoli. Then sauté on a medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until the broccoli is perfectly tender and lightly browned.
- Scatter over the parmesan and stir-fry for another minute or so. Then squeeze over the lemon juice.
- Serve hot, warm or at room temperature scattered with a little lemon zest and a little extra olive oil, if you like.
Notes
- Use a large pan to avoid overcrowding and promote browning of broccoli florets.
- Adjust cooking time between 5 and 8 minutes to reach your preferred broccoli tenderness.
- Try adding cooked bacon, chorizo, or different cheeses such as feta for flavor variations.
- Add soy sauce or oyster sauce with ginger for an Asian style twist.
- Serve the broccoli hot, warm, or at room temperature as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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