Description
A delightful side dish featuring fresh broccoli sautéed with garlic sauce and crispy bacon, perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped into florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli by rinsing and chopping into bite-sized florets.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble once cooled.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli and sauté for 5-8 minutes until tender yet bright green.
- Mix in the crumbled bacon and unsalted butter, allowing the butter to melt and coat the broccoli.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the broccoli for the best texture. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli, garlic, bacon, side dish, family recipe