Broccoli with Garlic Sauce: The Best Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
A simple yet delicious recipe for broccoli tossed in garlic sauce, perfect for home cooks looking to add a healthy side dish to their meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Start by washing the broccoli and cutting it into florets.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli, stirring well to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of garlic according to your taste.
- For a vegan option, ensure that the soy sauce is plant-based.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams