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Cooked frozen broccoli floret.

How to Cook Frozen Broccoli

It’s quick and easy to make great tasting frozen broccoli. Start with a bag of broccoli, add garlic and lemon and you’ll soon enjoy a flavorful side.
Course Side Dish
Keyword broccoli, frozen vegetables
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli, florets or cuts
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional

Optional

  • Parmesan cheese
  • sambal oleck

Instructions

  1. Place broccoli in a microwave-safe container. Add water. Cover. Microwave until broccoli until thawed but not hot, about two minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers but does not smoke. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is light brown.
  3. Add the drained broccoli to the skillet. Toss the broccoli to coat with oil and garlic. Cook until broccoli is hot and bright green, about three to four minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Optional: Add parmesan cheese or sambal oleck to taste.