Sautéed Broccoli

This easy sautéed broccoli has a delicious crisp-tender texture and bright, fresh flavor. Serve it as a side dish, toss it with pasta, or add it to a stir fry! You'll find even more serving suggestions in the post above.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.99 stars (61 reviews)

Keywords

Sauteed broccoli

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups broccoli florets
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedge (for squeezing)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Cuisine

American

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until the broccoli is tender, 2 to 4 more minutes.
Turn off the heat. Squeeze with lemon juice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Reviews

Alaina on 2026-03-23 19:37:02 (5 stars):
so glad I found this recipie, its my new fav way to make broc. thank you!
Lori on 2025-11-06 13:38:39 (5 stars):
Such a simple recipe, and a good one! Delicious.
Olivia on 2025-10-30 06:17:15 (5 stars):
Delicious!! ❤️
Lily Bouchard on 2025-10-09 16:26:05 (5 stars):
😁
Teresa on 2025-08-06 18:18:30 (5 stars):
Just made this tonight for dinner, it was so easy to make (not telling my husband that!). The family loved it and has requested it to be a weekly side for dinner. Thanks for sharing the recipe !
Ciru on 2025-06-09 12:13:49 (5 stars):
I thought I don't like broccoli till I tried this 10/10
Cathy Bittel on 2025-06-02 19:00:04 (5 stars):
Easy and delicious
Heidi on 2025-04-22 15:52:14 (5 stars):
This is the most amazing brocccoli recipe ever! I now love broccoli thanks to this recipe and make it at least twice a week now. Its so easy and tasty - and it comes out looking just like the picture! Fantastic!
Maureen on 2025-04-18 23:16:40 (5 stars):
So delicious.
Rick on 2024-12-12 15:59:58 (5 stars):
Great way to make broccoli.