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Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon

Savory Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon for Quick Nights

Enjoy this Broccoli With Garlic Sauce & Bacon for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that pleases any palate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broccoli
  • 1 bunch Broccoli Fresh and vibrant, providing essential vitamins.
For the Bacon
  • 6 slices Bacon Thick-cut for maximum crispiness.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Neutral oil like canola or olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves, minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier version.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce Adds umami richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Water Use to adjust sauce's consistency.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Frying pan
  • skillet
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fresh broccoli, cook for 3-5 minutes until tender, then drain.
  2. In a frying pan, cook thick-cut bacon over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same pan, add leftover bacon fat; sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Add to the pan with sautéed garlic, cooking until slightly thickened.
  5. Fold in the pre-boiled broccoli, crumbling crispy bacon on top. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfectly tender broccoli should be cooked until just tender to avoid mushiness. For crispy bacon, don’t rush the cooking process.

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