Best 6 Skillet Browned Broccoli Cauliflower And Garlic Recipes

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Skillet browned broccoli cauliflower and garlic is a delightful fusion of flavors that creates a delectable and nutritious dish. Broccoli and cauliflower florets are browned in a skillet with garlic, producing a tender-crisp texture and a symphony of aromas. This vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish or a flavorful vegetarian main course, this skillet browned broccoli cauliflower and garlic recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.

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GARLICKY SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups 1-inch broccoli florets (about 1 medium broccoli crown)
3 cups 1-inch cauliflower florets (about 1/2 medium head)
Kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the broccoli and cauliflower in a single layer, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, undisturbed, until the undersides are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until browned all over and crispy and tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the empty side and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Mix the garlic into the vegetables and add a large splash (about 3 tablespoons) of water. Squeeze in half a lemon, if using. Cook, stirring, until the juices have evaporated.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI, AND GARLIC



Roasted Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Garlic image

A whole head of garlic is roasted along with broccoli florets and cauliflower, basically making your appetizer and side dish in the same pan. Now, do not be alarmed when you get to the part where the foil comes off and you look at the very dark colored broccoli...after the final 30 minutes of roasting, the veggies are so tender and delicious. I normally only like my broccoli to be crisp tender and bright green, but in this recipe I thought the taste made up for its less attractive color. Found on Ellie Krieger's Healthy Appetite show originally.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (2 pounds)
1 lb broccoli, cut into florets (fresh)
1 head garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 loaf French bread (baguette style)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place cauliflower and broccoli into a 9 X 13 inch baking dish, toss with the about 2 Tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Cut a bit of the top and sides off the unpeeled whole garlic head, exposing as many of the cloves as possible.
  • Tuck the garlic head into one corner of the same pan and drizzle the head with the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil (I also pick out any slivers of garlic from the parts I trimmed off and toss them into the pan with the veggies).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1/2 hour.
  • Remove the cover, stir just the florets and cook for 30 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and nicely browned (yes, the broccoli will be a very dark green).
  • Meanwhile, slice baguette bread into thin bias-cut ovals.
  • Toast in a toaster oven until lightly toasted (to your liking).
  • When the veggies are ready, serve the florets in a serving dish, and place the garlic head onto a plate surrounded by your toasted bread ovals; remove some of the garlic using a butter knife and spread on slices as a paste.

SKILLET BROWNED BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER AND GARLIC



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From Homegrown Pure and Simple, a one pan side dish that's fast to make and beautiful on your table.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head cauliflower, cored
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 2 tablespoons rice oil
salt and pepper
2 large head broccoli, stalks attached
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • While it's heating, slice the cauliflower from top to bottom in 1-inch thick slices. Brush both sides with oil; salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the cauliflower slices in the hot skillet, pressing them down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until nicely browned; flip them over and cook till brown and tender. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • While the cauliflower is browning, slice broccoli in the same way as the cauliflower and brush with some remaining oil.
  • Cook the broccoli just as you did the cauliflower - till brown on both sides and tender. Remove from skillet & place on platter with the cauliflower.
  • Add remaining oil (about 2 tsps) to the skillet and sauté the garlic, stirring constantly, till lightly browned - 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to absorb any remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the broccoli around the outside of a serving platter and place the cauliflower in the center of the circle.
  • Sprinkle with garlic pieces & drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 109.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 8.6

SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND CHILE



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This speedy, two-step recipe yields broccoli - or practically any vegetable - that is perfectly browned and cooked all the way through. After florets and thinly sliced stems are seared, add a little water and cover so the broccoli steams in its own juices until fork-tender. Not only does this bring out the vegetable's inherent sweetness, but it softens whatever flavorings you add without burning them. This recipe embraces the prickly heat of chile and garlic, but you could also use ground spices, thyme or rosemary, ginger or scallions, capers or olives. Swap the broccoli for sliced carrots or sweet potatoes, cauliflower florets, broccoli rabe, or green beans, adjusting cook time and water as necessary.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound broccoli, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch-long florets, stems sliced 1/4-inch thick
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 garlic cloves, sliced
Red-pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the broccoli stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the florets, season generously with salt and pepper, and shake into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and stir until the garlic is fragrant, less than 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until the broccoli is bright green and fork-tender, 2 to 3 minutes, reducing heat if needed to prevent burning. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes.

SKILLET BROCCOLI SPAGHETTI



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This pasta, adapted from "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," by Ali Slagle (Clarkson Potter, 2022), might seem unorthodox at first. The pasta is cooked in the sauce instead of in a separate pot of boiling water? The broccoli is cooked until it's mushy enough to become sauce? Yes and yes, and for very good reasons. The sauce, sweet from simmered-until-tender broccoli and savory with loads of garlic and anchovy, tastes lovingly coddled, like you cooked that broccoli forever. But you know the truth: It came together in minutes. You don't have to wait for a big pot of water to come to a boil, but more important, the pasta and sauce have a symbiotic relationship. The pasta soaks up the sauce flavors from the start, and the pasta releases starch to help turn the water into a creamy sauce.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 garlic cloves
1 1/2 pounds broccoli
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 anchovy fillets
12 ounces spaghetti (or another pasta that cooks in 10 minutes)
Kosher salt
½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the garlic and transfer to a large (12-inch) skillet with high sides. Cut the florets off the broccoli, keeping as much of the branch connected to the trunk as possible. Peel the trunk and cut the trunk and branches into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to the skillet. Roughly chop the florets so even the biggest pieces fit on a soup spoon. Leave the florets on the cutting board.
  • To the skillet, add the butter and anchovies, and set over medium-high. Cook, smashing the anchovies and stirring the butter, until the garlic and broccoli are softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the spaghetti, the florets and any broccoli bits on the board, 2 teaspoons salt and the red-pepper flakes. Pour over 5 cups water. Bring to a boil over high, then cook, tossing often with tongs, until the spaghetti is al dente, 8 to 12 minutes. If the pasta is looking dry, add more water. Eat with grated Parmesan, if using.

Tips:

  • Prep your vegetables: Before you start cooking, wash and chop the broccoli, cauliflower, and garlic. Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets of similar size so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will give the vegetables plenty of room to cook without overcrowding. This will help them brown evenly and prevent them from steaming.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help the vegetables brown quickly and evenly. If the oil is not hot enough, the vegetables will steam instead of brown.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Overcrowding will prevent the vegetables from browning evenly.
  • Stir the vegetables frequently: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Season the vegetables: Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Skillet-browned broccoli, cauliflower, and garlic is best served immediately. It can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course with a protein of your choice.

Conclusion:

Skillet-browned broccoli, cauliflower, and garlic is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give skillet-browned broccoli, cauliflower, and garlic a try. You won't be disappointed!

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