Sauteed Broccoli Recipe – How To Cook Broccoli On A Frying Pan

This recipe is so easy to make! Just put broccoli florets in a frying pan with a little oil and seasonings, and it will cook to perfection in mere minutes! This sautéed broccoli is so healthy and delicious. I know you’ll love it!

Sautéed Broccoli

Pan fried broccoli makes a perfect keto low carb side dish, perfect for any healthy diet plan!

This is an easy and quick dish to prepare for almost any dinner meal. I love to serve broccoli with chicken, fish, or pasta! It is so versatile.

You can also play around with the seasonings! Depending on what flavor profile you want, you can use almost any spice on broccoli. Try changing it up with some garlic powder, onion powder and oregano for an Italian theme. Or you can try it with some cumin and coriander! Yum!

Health Benefits of Broccoli

There are so many reasons why adding more broccoli to your diet is a great idea! Not only can it taste delicious when cooked, but it is also very nutritious.

Here are some of the health benefits of broccoli:

• Broccoli is loaded with a ton of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. These include Vitamin C, A, K, B8, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
• Broccoli also contains powerful antioxidants that help keep your cells and tissues healthy.
• It may help prevent cancer, as studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables contain bioactive compounds.
• Eating broccoli supports digestive regularity and a healthy gut bacteria.

How to Prepare Sautéed Broccoli

First make sure to wash your broccoli before starting.

Then chop off the stems and cut the broccoli head into smaller chunks so it will cook faster and be easy to bite into.

Next add some olive oil or vegetable oil to a large pan. You can use as much or as little as you like. Non-stick pans don’t need much oil at all.

Then add your broccoli to the pan.

Then add some salt, pepper, and garlic powder or any others you prefer!

Place the pan on the stovetop. Turn the heat on to high.

Wait until the pan heats up and the oil is sizzling. Then mix the broccoli with a spatula.

Next you will cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.

Then uncover the pan and mix the broccoli. It should be nicely browned on the bottom.

Turn the heat back up to medium-high and cook, stirring every minute, for about 5 minutes, or until it is cooked to your preference.

You can taste a piece and see if you like it and if it needs more time, continue cooking.

Transfer to a plate when done and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Tip

Did you know that the broccoli stems are edible? Yes, its true!

What I like to do is use a peeler to take off the outer tough layer of the stem. Then I thinly slice the stem and sauté it with other vegetables. It becomes very tender and delicious!

What to Serve with Sautéed Broccoli

You can serve so many different dishes with this broccoli! If you want some suggestions, try one of my favorite recipes below:

• Air Fryer Filet Mignon Steak
• Frozen Chicken Kiev In The Air Fryer
• Baked Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs
• Instant Pot Frozen Ravioli
• Cheesy Sausage One Pot Penne Pasta Recipe

More Vegetable Recipes

Do you love veggies and want to add more of them to your diet? That’s great! Why not try out some of these other easy vegetarian sides to get started!

• Sauteed Lettuce Recipe – How To Use Up Leftover Lettuce Mix
• Air Fryer Frozen Okra
• Frozen Butternut Squash Cubes In The Air Fryer
• Instant Pot Steamed Sugar Snap Peas
• Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

See also:

• Pan Fried Zucchini
• Pan Fried Bean Sprouts
• Pan Fried Kale