Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic

Name: Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 heads of broccoli (1 1/4 pounds total), stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise; 1/2 cup water; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions

Cook:35min

We're fairly confident this will soon be one of your go-to broccoli recipes. To highlight the vegetable's subtle sweetness, the heads are halved and caramelized, cut-side down, in a skillet with a hit of garlic, crushed red pepper, and lemon juice.

Updated at: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:06:47 GMT