Can you use frozen broccoli for skillet broccoli recipes?

You can, but fresh broccoli will cook up better. Frozen broccoli will have more moisture, and it will take longer to heat up, meaning that it may turn out with a softer texture, more like steamed broccoli than pan roasted broccoli.

Is broccoli healthy when roasted?

Pan-roasted broccoli is very healthy! It contains vitamin C, fiber, and protein!

How long do you cook broccoli?

For this pan roasted broccoli recipe, you’ll be done in less than 10 minutes!

Can you cook broccoli in the air fryer?

You probably could, but I haven’t tried that. However, spraying the broccoli with oil and seasoning it, followed by a few minutes in the air fryer, would probably give you similar results to roasted broccoli recipes.

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Pan-Roasted Broccoli

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Learn how to cook broccoli the most delicious way with this pan-roasted broccoli recipe. Ready in 10 minutes, you’ll have amazing crisp-tender broccoli that’s the perfect side dish for almost anything!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Stove top
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 Tbsp olive oil (28g)
2 full heads broccoli (stems too, not just the crown) (742g)
½ tsp salt (6g)
¼ tsp pepper

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Instructions

In a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli by cutting entire head of broccoli in half. Laying the flat side down, cut off each floret from the base of the floret all the way down to the bottom of the stem.
When the oil is hot, add all the broccoli to the pan, arranging so that as many pieces as possible are touching the bottom of the pan. Season with ½ tsp salt plus pepper to taste and allow to cook for 5 minutes, undisturbed.
After 5 minutes, stir and rearrange the broccoli so that the sides that were down are now facing up. Season again with salt and pepper and cover with a lid. Allow to cook for 3 more minutes.
Stir before serving. Best when served hot.

Notes

The key to producing the delicious, perfect brown crust is not to stir the broccoli during the first 5 minutes. So don’t stir it!

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/easy-10-minute-pan-seared-broccoli/