Broccoli is often overcooked, leaving it soggy and without flavor. Here Alex and I will show you our go-to simple sauteed broccoli recipe: how to cook it so it's lightly browned but perfectly crisp tender and flavorful!
Overcooked broccoli is the worst: it's limp and lifeless. Instead, you'll want to cook it just to the point where it's tender, but still bright green and crisp. There's no reason to spend extra time overcooking it.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and sauté for 5 minutes. Watch the pan and stir so the broccoli doesn't get too browned. Stir in the seasonings (salt, spices, etc).
Step 3: Cover and cook 2 minutes more. Covering the broccoli at the end locks in the moisture and steams it, helping it to get fully cooked through and tender instead of more browned.
Collection
[
|
...
]