This Garlic Broccoli and Mushrooms veggie side dish yields the perfect crisp-tender, flavorful bite!
Delicious vegetable side dishes often don’t get the attention they deserve. When asked “What’s for dinner?” the answer is usually the protein pick. While it might not be the star of the dinner show, vegetables are still in dinners orbit and play an important role in our overall health!
Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
- Broccoli
- Mushroioms
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Tools You’ll Need
How to Make this Recipe
- First, clean and prep your veggies. Cut the broccoli into individual florets, mushrooms into ¼-inch slices and garlic thinly sliced.
- A large skillet with a lid is important to use in this recipe. It gives the sear and steam that yields the perfect crisp-tender veggie. The timing of this cook is important as well.
- Heat 3 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and mushrooms, toss to coat, and cook 3 minutes or until the broccoli is vibrant green.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt. pepper and remaining oil. Cook 1 minute.
- Add ½ cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook 4 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, about 1-2 minutes. Immediately transfer the veggies to a serving bowl.
Tips and Substitutions
- The crushed red pepper flakes can be omitted if you’d rather not add heat.
- Often times, cooks will either overcook or not season their broccoli enough. These steps will ensure a perfect veggie cook!
- Broccolini is a hybrid form broccoli and can be used in place of broccoli florets. Air Fryer Broccolini has an excellent char and perfect bite-through texture! Add prepared Roasted Garlic in Olive Oil for more garlicky goodness!
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Garlic Broccoli and Mushrooms
The perfect crisp-tender, flavorful bite! This sautéed broccoli and mushrooms recipe goes with so many meals and is easy to make with 4 basic ingredients and seasonings you likely have in your pantry!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- seasoning salt or salt and black pepper amount as desired
- ½-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli florets and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Cook 3 minutes or until the broccoli is vibrant green.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, seasoning salt or salt and black pepper, and remaining oil. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add ½ cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook 4 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Add additional seasoning if desired.
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Notes
Tips and Substitutions
- Don't Overcook the Veggies: Often times, cooks will either overcook or not season their broccoli enough. Follow these steps precisely for a perfect crisp-tender broccoli and tender mushrooms!
- Add More Vegetables: Feel free to throw in other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.
- Add Extra Flavor: Add more flavor by adding a splash of soy sauce, rice vinegar, parmesan cheese, oyster sauce, sliced green onion, or sesame seeds. Swap the water with chicken broth for extra richness.
- Use Different Mushrooms: Experiment with different varieties of mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms, portobello, cremini mushrooms, or oyster mushrooms.
- Add Protein: To make this dish a complete meal, consider adding cooked chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
- Adjust the Heat: If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper or omit it entirely.
- Get Creative: Broccolini is a hybrid form of broccoli and can be used in place of broccoli florets. Air Fryer Broccolini has an excellent char and perfect bite-through texture! Add prepared Roasted Garlic in Olive Oil for more garlicky goodness!
Storage
Store any leftover sautéed broccoli and mushroom in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until heated through.Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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