How to Make Skillet Roasted Broccoli



Test cook Dan Souza shows Julia a simplified recipe for Skillet Roasted Broccoli.

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  1. I've tried another way ie heated pan, a little oil n toast broccoli florets till just a little char, then add a tbsp or two water, cover pan n steam few secs.Turn off fire, add salt n seasonings.Yummy!🤤🤪

  2. I've been using that method of cutting the stem only, and pulling the broccoli apart, rather than cutting the florets directly, as like Dan, I found that it created less debris, leaving more of the floret intact. It's nice to see that I'm not the only one who does it this way (actually, I find this technique is even more critical for the far more brittle cauliflower…if you try to cut those florets with a knife, you'll have white crumbs everywhere). As for the topping, I'm disheartened that there was no garlic involved, as garlic pairs incredibly well with broccoli. A bit of garlic powder (or just toss some diced garlic into the skillet after the broccoli is halfway done, preventing it from burning), onion powder, some extra-hot paprika and maybe a smidge of mustard powder, and now you're cooking. I'd even add a bit of Worcestershire sauce into the skillet too, to enhance the flavour of the broccoli as it browns – that's one of my mainstay umami sources…I'm not a big fan of nutritional yeast though.

  3. Been using the Dana Treat blasted broccoli recipe for a few years now. It's less fussy, more consistent, and you can't go wrong with a salt/pepper/garlic/red pepper topping with olive oil drizzle. The only downside is the wait to pre-heat the oven.

  4. And when you're finished, throw it in the trash or compost pile and fix a green veggie that's actually edible. Broccoli is the Devil's Spawn of vegetables – the mere odor of cooking broccoli makes me nauseous.

  5. This can easily be applied to Gai Lan, Chinese Broccoli. The thick stems can be sliced for flat surfaces, and sautéed for a while along with the florets, before adding the tender leaves. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a mild bitter green.

  6. Three days ago my husband got out of the hospital after a bad case of Type A Flu (hope you've all gotten your shots). Among other things I was told was to make sure to get him to eat green veggies. When I saw this recipe I immediately thought I would make it for him. He was thrilled with it and told me I could make it a staple. Thank you!

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