Salads & Sides
Simple Sautéed Tenderstem Broccoli
A quick and simple way to prepare tenderstem broccoli using olive oil and a little salt. I sautéed mine for about five minutes, keeping the broccoli bright green.
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Cook
- 5 mins
- Total
- 10 mins
- Method
- Stovetop, medium heat
- Yield
- Approximately 4–5 servings as a side dish
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- Approximately 250 g tenderstem broccoli
- Approximately 2 tablespoons olive oil
- A pinch of salt
Method
- 01
Wash the tenderstem broccoli with warm water.
- 02
Pat it dry using a kitchen towel.
- 03
Heat approximately 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 04
Add the tenderstem broccoli and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- 05
Sauté for approximately 5 minutes, until cooked to your preferred tenderness while retaining its bright green colour.
- 06
Remove from the heat and serve.
A little from me
Lackie's Notes
Tenderstem broccoli has long, slender stems and small florets.
Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the stems and your preferred tenderness.
Patting the broccoli dry before sautéing helps reduce splattering when it meets the hot oil.
Serve it with
Serving Suggestion
I served this broccoli with Kenyan-style Mukimo and Air Fryer Umami Butter Beef & Mushrooms.
