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5-Minute Skillet Broccoli {Three Ways!}

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or other cooking oil
  • 6 6 cups broccoli florets
  • Pinch of coarse kosher salt
  • ½ ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth (see note)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is rippling and hot. Add the broccoli in a mostly single layer and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let the broccoli "roast" in the hot skillet for 30 seconds or so and then give it a good stir. You can let it keep browning for a minute for more flavor or move on to the next step.
  2. Pour in the broth, immediately cover the skillet with a lid (or foil), and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the broccoli simmer for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Add additional time if you want the broccoli more tender.
  3. Remove from the heat, add seasonings to taste (additional salt or variations below), and serve.

Notes

  • Halving the Recipe: this recipe can easily be halved in the same size or smaller skillet. Just make sure you have a lid to fit (or use foil in a pinch!).
  • Substitutions: you can also use water in place of the broth; there won't be quite as much flavor so taste and add salt, if needed. I haven't tried this with frozen broccoli.
  • Variations: 1) Parmesan (sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top after the lid comes off the broccoli before serving), 2) Lemon (squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the top of the cooked broccoli and grate a bit of lemon zest over as well), 3) Asian-vibe (drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil over the cooked broccoli and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.