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 Time5minutes
Cook Time5minutes
Ingredients
1(12 ounce)bag frozen broccoli, florets or cuts
2tablespoonswater
1teaspoonolive oil
1-2clovesgarlic
Zest and juice of one lemon
Salt, to taste
Optional
Optional
Parmesan cheese
sambal oleck
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
Optional: Add parmesan cheese or sambal oleck to taste.