Italian Broccoli

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    245 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian Broccoli

Super easy Italian broccoli recipe with garlic and olive oil.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
  • 5 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Chop broccoli into florets.  Chop 5 cloves of garlic.  
  2. Bring 1" of water in lidded pan to boil.  Cook broccoli for 2-3 minutes with lid slightly closed until bright green and strain in colander.
  3. Dry off pan and saute garlic over medium heat in a 1/4 cup of olive oil until golden (about 2 minutes).  Add broccoli to pan and saute for 3-5 minutes, mix well with spoon and thoroughly coat the broccoli with the garlic.
  4. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt, mix and remove from heat.  Drizzle a couple tablespoons of extra virgin oil on top before serving.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust salt to taste - only 1 tsp kosher salt was used.
  • Add a 1/4-1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes during last 30 seconds of garlic sauteing process if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5.8g (2%) Protein 2.2g (4%) Fat 25.5g (39%) Saturated Fat 3.6g (18%) Sodium 605mg (25%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 1.2g (2%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5.8g 2%
Protein 2.2g 4%
Fat 25.5g 39%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Sodium 605mg 25%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugar 1.2g 2%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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

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