Garlic Broccoli and Mushrooms

This Garlic Broccoli and Mushrooms veggie side dish yields the perfect crisp-tender, flavorful bite!

Delicious vegetable side dishes often don’t get the attention they deserve. When asked “What’s for dinner?” the answer is usually the protein pick. While it might not be the star of the dinner show, vegetables are still in dinners orbit and play an important role in our overall health!

What You’ll Need

• Broccoli
• Mushroioms
• Olive Oil
• Garlic
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Tools You’ll Need

• Large Skillet with Lid
• Tongs
• Garlic Slicer

How to Make this Recipe

1. First, clean and prep your veggies. Cut the broccoli into individual florets, mushrooms into ¼-inch slices and garlic thinly sliced.
2. A large skillet with a lid is important to use in this recipe. It gives the sear and steam that yields the perfect crisp-tender veggie. The timing of this cook is important as well.
3. Heat 3 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and mushrooms, toss to coat, and cook 3 minutes or until the broccoli is vibrant green. 

4. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt. pepper and remaining oil. Cook 1 minute. 
5. Add ½ cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook 4 minutes. 

6. Uncover and cook until all the liquid has evaporated, about 1-2 minutes. Immediately transfer the veggies to a serving bowl.

Tips and Substitutions

• The crushed red pepper flakes can be omitted if you’d rather not add heat.
• Often times, cooks will either overcook or not season their broccoli enough. These steps will ensure a perfect veggie cook!
• Broccolini is a hybrid form broccoli and can be used in place of broccoli florets. Air Fryer Broccolini has an excellent char and perfect bite-through texture! Add prepared Roasted Garlic in Olive Oil for more garlicky goodness!

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