Butter-Braised Broccoli

Posted On July 16, 2020
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Side dishes do not get any easier than this!  This simple and tasty broccoli recipe is so comforting and delicious! My philosophy?… Keep it short and simple!

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Butter-braised Broccoli

It doesn't get any easier to make a side dish than this recipe for Butter-braised Broccoli. You can use frozen, fresh or broccoli in a bag! Either way it comes out tasty, simple and delicious.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, buttery, easy, Meatless, Side dish, simple
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Rob Pruzinsky - Picture courtesy of Jessica Gavin
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan or Skillet
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh broccoli, frozen broccoli, broccoli in a bag Whatever you have available
  • 1/2 cup water (to steam broccoli)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tbsp salted butter

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan, add 1/2 cup of water, and broccoli. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Once broccoli is simmering, add 4 ounces of butter and salt. Let butter melt over the broccoli and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
  • Gently toss/stir the broccoli and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 11.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0mg