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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Spices
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Cut Broccoli
Rinse the broccoli under cold water to clean it. Cut the broccoli head into florets, and trim the stems to about 2 inches.
Cooking
- 2
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Sauté Broccoli
Add the broccoli florets and stems to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is bright green and tender.
- 4
Add Spices
Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the broccoli. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- 5
Plate the Broccoli
Remove the broccoli from the skillet and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- 6
Serve
Serve warm as a side dish or light snack.