Description
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring tender broccoli and cauliflower florets sautéed in garlic butter with a hint of red pepper flakes, finished with Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
Seasonings & Flavorings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oils & Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Boil the Vegetables: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
- Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper: Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Vegetables and Toss: Add the drained broccoli and cauliflower florets to the skillet. Toss them gently to coat evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
- Sauté Until Golden: Continue to sauté the vegetables for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they develop a slight golden color and are tender to your liking.
- Season and Finish: Season the veggies with salt and black pepper to taste. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Add Parmesan and Serve: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the vegetables. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a deeper roasted flavor, try roasting the broccoli and cauliflower at 425°F for 20–25 minutes instead of boiling.
- Adding toasted breadcrumbs on top before serving adds a nice crunchy texture.
- This dish can be easily made vegan by substituting the butter with a plant-based margarine and skipping the Parmesan or using a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
