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Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon

Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon

This Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon recipe is a savory delight that will elevate your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups Fresh Broccoli Select bright green florets.
  • 1 gallon Water For blanching.
For the Bacon
  • 6 slices Bacon Use thick-cut for best results.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Can substitute with more soy sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Neutral oil or olive oil.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Frying pan
  • colander
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Boil the broccoli: Fill a large pot with water and add salt. Boil the water, then blanch the broccoli for 3-5 minutes until bright green. Drain well.
  2. Cook the bacon: In a frying pan, cook bacon over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towels, leaving drippings in the pan.
  3. Sauté the garlic: Lower heat and add minced garlic to the pan, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a bowl. Pour into the pan with garlic and stir for 10 seconds until bubbly.
  5. Combine everything: Add boiled broccoli and bacon to the pan, toss gently for 1-2 minutes until coated in sauce.
  6. Serve immediately: Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust ingredients to suit your taste. For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with tofu.

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