Sauteed Broccoli Recipe: Healthy, Vegan Side Dish
Want some healthy dinner ideas or easy vegetarian recipes, this healthy sauteed broccoli side dish is perfect. All you need are broccoli, oil, and water – that’s it!
It’s such a minimal recipe done on the stovetop that highlights the flavor of the broccoli. It’s a wonderful, quick dinner idea if you are looking for more plant based meals.
Oh, and if you want more vegetarian dishes, explore these recipes for sauteed carrots, stir fried bok choy and sauteed green beans.
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Ingredients for sauteed broccoli
Equipment
No special equipment is needed for this recipe.
How to make sauteed broccoli
Prep
I washed the entire broccoli thoroughly with warm water. Broccoli is sometimes sprayed with a mild fungicide before being sent to the market or grocery store so proper washing is important.
Next, I cut the broccoli florets off of the stem and some into smaller bite-sized pieces. Then, everything goes into a bowl with warm water and left for about 15 minutes before rinsing off. This is done again to remove any possible chemicals. You can mix in a little baking soda or vinegar if you like to the water.
That’s pretty much it for prep.
How to saute broccoli
If you’ve ever wondered, can you saute raw broccoli, here’s how. I added a large skillet pan on medium heat and left it to heat up for a minute or two before pouring in the oil.
I tossed in the rinsed and drained broccoli florets to the skillet and mixed them with the oil.
Lastly, I poured in the water and covered the pot. I usually leave the broccoli to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the broccoli stems are tender and bright green.
It’s such a beautiful, vibrant green color. Serve warm with your choice of protein and other healthy sides. You can also refrigerate the sauteed broccoli. It can last 2 to 3 days in the fridge, which makes it great as an easy vegetable side for meal prep
More recipes
Vegetarian recipes
- sauteed swiss chard
- sauteed carrots
- sauteed green beans with ginger
- baked sweet potatoes
- boiled plantains
- fried spring rolls
- stir fried bok choy
- zucchini noodles
Protein sides
- stewed red beans
- stewed lentils
- grilled chicken breast
- baked whole chicken
- red snapper
- honey mustard salmon
Sauteed broccoli recipe
Sauteed broccoli
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets (280 grams)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly.
- Cut the florets into bite sized pieces.
- Place a large skillet on medium heat.
- Pour in the coconut oil. Allow to heat up.
- Toss in the broccoli. Mix.
- Add the water to the pot.
- Cover.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the broccoli stems are tender.
- Serve warm as a side.
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