This simple sautéed broccoli makes a wonderful side dish, snack, or appetizer. Coming together using just 5 ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Pairs best with a tall glass of lemon water, avocado toast or your favorite gluten-free grain bowl. Simplicity at its best, yet undeniably scrumptious.
Broccoli has an impressive nutritional profile. It's packed with folate as well as vitamin A, C, & K, making this recipe a bowl of nutritious goodness. The broccoli is steamed and then sautéed briefly, to keep vitamins intact. The goal with this easy broccoli dish was to create something that satisfied hunger pains but also provided an energy boost (potato chips just don't have the same impact, unfortunately). I love to eat it as an appetizer or have a heaping bowl as a snack mid-day.
Coconut aminos and garlic provide a salty umami flavor while sliced almonds add hints of nuttiness and take it over the top in terms of texture. Keep reading to see what ingredients are needed, as well as substitutions & variation suggestions, or jump to the recipe below to get started.
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Ingredients for this simple sautéed broccoli recipe
- Broccoli florets (fresh or frozen); a great source of fiber and my favorite veggie!
- Sliced or slivered almonds: adds texture as well as a bit of protein
- Coconut aminos: added for umami flavors
- Garlic cloves: adds additional flavor & antioxidants
- Sesame seeds: optional, but adds texture. Add a few tablespoons for additional fiber, B vitamins, & additional antioxidants.
How to sauté broccoli
- First, cut broccoli into bite-sized floret pieces
- Next, add broccoli and water to a warm skillet and cover
- After a few minutes, remove cover and add minced garlic, coconut aminos, and sliced almonds
- Stir together and leave undisturbed for a few minutes to sauté
- Finally, remove from heat and enjoy
Substitutions & Variations
Coconut aminos: alternatively use liquid aminos or tamari. I personally love to use coconut aminos due to it having a lower amount of sodium, but use whatever works best for you!
*traditional soy sauce contains wheat, so it is not gluten-free.
Sesame seeds: optional, omit if desired or replace with garlic or onion flakes.
Slivered almonds: crushed cashews or pistachios may also work
- To make the dish have a bit more heat, top with red pepper flakes or add in ¼ teaspoon of hot sauce (trader joes Italian bomba sauce is delightful with this dish!)
- To make the dish have less of a umami kick, replace coconut aminos with avocado oil and a spritz of lemon juice.
How to store sautéed broccoli
The sautéed broccoli is best fresh, but it will keep covered in the fridge for a few days. I personally throw any leftovers into salads and rice bowls. However, if cold broccoli doesn't sound like a good time, it can be reheated. Add broccoli to a warm skillet for 2-4 minutes or until desired temperature is achieved.
📋 Recipe
Simple Sautéed Broccoli With Almonds And Garlic
Equipment
- knife and cutting board
- skillet
- measuring cup & spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized floret pieces
- Warm a skillet on medium heat and add broccoli and a splash of water (1-2 tablespoons).
- Cover for 3-4 minutes (4-6 if using frozen broccoli)
- While the broccoli is steaming, mince two cloves of garlic and measure out ¼ cup of sliced almonds. To make life easy, place everything by the stove, including the bottle of coconut aminos & a tablespoon.
- Remove cover (water should be gone and a fork should easily go into the broccoli, if not, cover for another minute or so).
- Once broccoli is done, add in garlic, almonds, and coconut aminos. Stir everything together and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, enjoy!
Beth says
So delicious and very easy to make. I'll be making my broccoli this way from now on. So much flavor. Making it for Easter!