Create simply delicious Keto Sautéed Broccoli — a tantalizing blend of crisp, vibrant green goodness kissed by a sublime tang of lemon!
Get ready to meet your new favorite dish! This recipe for delicious Sautéed Broccoli should be your next go-to healthy comfort food. It’s got it all: fresh broccoli with a satisfying crunch, a hint of garlic for extra zing, all jazzed up with a spritz of lemon juice. It’s so refreshing and so good, you will feel totally reinvigorated after just a bite or two.
Now, it might remind you of some of my other dishes like the Simple Sautéed Zucchini or the Roasted Broccoli, but there’s just something about broccoli, garlic, and lemon that makes magic. Ready to jump in with me into the amazing world of sautéed broccoli?
Is this Sauteed Broccoli Low Carb?
No doubt about it, this is one healthy side dish. Broccoli, in all its glory, flaunts fibers, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is also keto friendly. Though the garlic and lemon juice contain carbs, the amount is negligible.
Ingredients
Ready to make some tasty broccoli? Here’s what you’ll need.
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan on MEDIUM heat.
- Add the garlic, broccoli, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–8 minutes until tender but not too soft.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the broccoli and season to taste.
Serving Suggestions
This vibrant sautéed broccoli adds a pop of color and crunch to any meal. I like to pair it with a juicy grilled chicken or baked salmon for a balanced meal, or serve it along a hearty risotto to contrast textures. When I am not in the mood for a full meal, I pair it with some warm keto bread.
Tips & Tricks to Making a Perfect Sauteed Broccoli
- Your Broccoli needs to be fresh to get firm bite and delightful crunch even after cooking.
- Chop your broccoli into evenly sized florets for uniform cooking. Florets that are too large will be undercooked while the smaller ones will end up mushy.
- You can use any oil but butter adds a unique savory richness that pairs perfectly with the broccoli.
- To ensure you don’t burn your garlic, add it just a few seconds before the broccoli.
- To know when it is done, pierce a broccoli piece with a fork. If it slides in easily, the broccoli is done.
FAQ & Substitutions
This recipe works great with most vegetable, I love adding cauliflower.
I recommend butter for this recipe, but if for some reason that’s not an option (e.g., you want a vegan dish), olive oil or coconut oil make a great stand-in.
Of course! It’s a basic dish with lots of room for experimentation. Toss in some toasted almonds for some nutty crunch or add a bit of grated Parmesan for a savory twist. You can also sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top (in small amounts though! That heat can sneak up on you.)
How to Prep and Store Sauteed Broccoli
You can easily cook your Sauteed Broccoli in advance. Just be sure to let it cool before packing it up in an airtight container and popping it in the fridge. It will keep for about 3 days. And when you’re ready to reheat, simply toss it in the microwave or, if time allows, warm it up in a pan on MEDIUM heat. If you don’t want to risk it drying out, add a dash of butter or oil.
Low-carb Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan on MEDIUM heat.
- Add the garlic, broccoli, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–8 minutes until tender but not too soft.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over and taste for seasoning.
Notes
- Always opt for fresh broccoli over frozen. If you want a firm bite and delightful crunch even after cooking, fresh is the way to go.
- Chop broccoli into evenly sized florets for uniform cooking. Florets that are too large will be undercooked while the smaller pieces will be mushy.
- To ensure you don’t burn your garlic, add it just a few seconds before the broccoli.
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