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Braised Broccoli

Healthy, low-calorie — a quick side dish or snack! Braised broccoli is an amazingly light, tasty dish you can make in 10 minutes. This vitamin-packed vegetable can stand in for dinner, especially if you're watching what you eat. It's a great choice for a meatless meal, and it's delicious both hot and cold!

Pearl

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Broccoli

300

Vegetable oil

Garlic

Water

Salt

Ground black pepper (optional)

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 18 % 3 g

Fats 59 % 10 g

Carbohydrates 24 % 4 g

102 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 10 min

Step 1:

How do you braise broccoli? Gather all the ingredients listed in the recipe — it's a short, simple list. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli; I usually cook with fresh.
Step 2:

Rinse the broccoli and break it into florets. They can be large, medium, or small — whatever you prefer; the size determines the cooking time. Peel the garlic, rinse it, and pat it dry. Cut the cloves into small pieces by hand.
Step 3:

A saucepan or skillet works well for braising broccoli — I usually use a skillet. Pour in olive or vegetable oil, set it on the stove, and heat it up. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds, until it turns slightly translucent.
Step 4:

Add the florets to the skillet and cook, stirring, for a few seconds.
Step 5:

Pour in a small amount of water — enough to come a little less than halfway up the broccoli. The exact amount may differ from the recipe, depending on the shape and size of your pan. Cover and simmer over low heat for about three or four minutes.
Step 6:

Uncover and salt the broccoli to taste. Now is the time to add fragrant dried herbs and ground black pepper if you like. I love broccoli with nutmeg, so I usually add a bit, and a pinch of sweet paprika never hurts.
Step 7:

Stir everything, turn up the heat, and cook off any remaining liquid in the pan.
Step 8:

The broccoli is ready! Serve it hot or cold.
Step 9:

It's delicious on its own or as a side for fish, patties, or meat.

Broccoli is incredibly good for you, packed with vitamins, protein, fiber, and minerals the body needs. It's tasty raw in salads, and you can roast it, pan-fry it, deep-fry it, or add it to soups. Healthy and delicious — enjoy!
Since everyone's tolerance for salt, sweetness, bitterness, heat, and acidity is different, always add spices and seasonings to your own taste. If you're using a spice for the first time, keep in mind that some — chili pepper, for example — are especially easy to overdo.
Every oil is only good up to a certain temperature — its smoke point — beyond which it starts to burn and forms harmful compounds. Choose a high-smoke-point oil for frying.
For the best flavor, use neutral-tasting filtered or bottled water. Tap water can give the dish an off taste.