Sauteed Broccoli with Feta

5 from 2 votes

This Sauteed Broccoli with Feta recipe will bring new life to boring broccoli. All you need is 2 additional minutes after steaming to unlock a new level of flavor. A quick saute in oil and garlic is simply perfection.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek, Italian

Keyword: broccoli recipe, broccoli side dish, easy broccoli, vegetarian

Servings:

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head broccoli cut into florets, about 2 cups
salt for the water
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese measure with your heart
fresh dill optional

Instructions

Peel a little bit off the broccoli stem with a peeler and cut it into equal sized pieces. Cut using a knife or break the broccoli crown into florets.
Boil water on the stove and salt it. Boil the broccoli for 2 minutes making sure it still has a bite to it and it’s not mushy. Slice up the garlic into thin slices and add it to a saute pan with olive oil. Turn on the heat to medium and let it come up to temperature and let the garlic infuse with the oil.
Once the garlic sizzles (be careful not to burn it) you can add in the cooked broccoli and give it a mix. Add in the feta and let it melt if you want to for about 1-2 minutes.
Take it off the heat and garnish with a little bit of fresh finely and finely chopped dill. Enjoy

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Notes

Feta Cheese: I used Bulgarian-style feta for this recipe, but you can use any you have on hand.
Herbs: Dill is optional but really underrated and delicious. We use dill in everything in Bulgaria and it’s absolutely a must for me. You could use parsley or oregano instead.
Vegetable variations: If you don’t like broccoli you can certainly make this recipe with cauliflower, or use the same method to saute asparagus, snap peas, or green beans.

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