Skillet Broccoli With Toasted Garlic And Lemon

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 bunch broccoli (1.5 pound)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut the broccoli florets into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces and slice the broccoli stalks 1/4 inch thick.
• 2 combine the florets, stalks, and water in a 12-inch non-stick skillet.
• 3 cover and cook over high heat until the water is simmering and the broccoli begins to turn bright green, about 2 minutes.
• 4 uncover and cook until the water has evaporated and the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
• 5 clear the center of the pan and add the oil, garlic, and pepper flakes.
• 6 mash the garlic into the pan with the back of a spoon. allow the garlic to cook for 10 seconds before stirring it into the broccoli.
• 7 turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.