# One Pan Garlic Broccoli

This recipe presents an easy and quick method to prepare flavorful broccoli using a single pan, ensuring maximum nutrient retention and a delightful taste.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 head organic broccoli
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 whole lemon
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- dash water
- pat butter

## Instructions

1. Rinse organic broccoli under cold water.
2. Trim the end of the broccoli stalks.
3. Split the broccoli into six pieces.
4. Peel and finely grate garlic cloves.
5. Slice the lemon in half and juice it.
6. Heat a pan over medium heat.
7. Add olive oil to the hot pan.
8. Add the broccoli pieces to the hot oil.
9. Season the broccoli with salt.
10. Season the broccoli with pepper.
11. Toss the broccoli to ensure it's evenly coated and begins to caramelize slightly.
12. Add the finely grated garlic to the broccoli in the pan.
13. Cook the garlic with the broccoli for 20 seconds.
14. Pour the lemon juice over the broccoli.
15. Add a dash of water to the pan.
16. Mix the ingredients well.
17. Cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes to steam the broccoli.
18. Add sliced butter to the cooked broccoli.
19. Mix the butter into the liquid in the pan until it melts and coats the broccoli.
20. Serve the garlic butter broccoli on a plate.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- grater
- lemon squeezer
- pan
- tongs
- lid

## Tips

- Don't boil your broccoli to preserve nutrients.
- Sautéing the broccoli in hot oil creates a slight caramelization.
- Cook garlic for only 20 seconds to avoid burning.
- Adding water and lemon juice steams the broccoli to tender perfection.
- Butter adds richness and creaminess without compromising the vegetable’s goodness.
- The resulting side dish is tasty, simple, and full of nutrients.
- Ensure not to caramelise too much to retain freshness and flavor

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhtjqRSA2sg
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6f08bd00-f26c-45f6-a799-440255a6c8d3
- Extracted: 2025-07-06

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