Easy Blackened Broccoli

When it comes to cooking broccoli, you have so many options. With this recipe, you’re making blackened broccoli using two methods: microwave and skillet pan on the stovetop.

Blackened Broccoli

This blackened broccoli recipe is a simple and delicious keto side dish with only 4 g net carbs per serving. I love it because it comes together so quickly. One of the reasons I can whip this up in no time is I use frozen broccoli florets that I buy in bulk from Costco. So there’s no time wasted on washing and cutting heads of broccoli. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight.

This dish pairs perfectly with my Sous Vide Strip Steak recipe or any of the other protein main courses you’ll find on this blog, such as these dinner recipes:

Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops

Oven Roasted Chicken

Low Carb Baked Cod

Ingredients

• 24 ounces broccoli florets two frozen bags
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2-3 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place fresh or frozen broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave on high until crisp-tender. (Cooking time will vary depending on individual microwaves, so test after 2 minutes and adjust cooking time accordingly). Do not overcook. Florets should be firm when finished.
2. Add half the chopped garlic to the skillet along with one tablespoon of olive oil. Set heat to medium and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continually.
3. Discard garlic from skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Add one tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add half the broccoli florets to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring constantly, for approximately 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is blackened. Transfer the blackened broccoli from the skillet and to a large bowl. Cover and set aside.
4. Repeat the process with remaining garlic, olive oil, butter and broccoli. When the second batch of broccoli is finished, add it to the bowl with the original batch and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe calls for making your blackened broccoli in a skillet on the stovetop. However, you could easily make it in your air fryer, like we did with this air fryer broccoli recipe. The broccoli comes out blackened without doing anything special. Additionally, you can always make this dish in the oven on a sheet pan.