Garlic Broccoli with a Kick of Spicy Sauce | Deliciously Addictive

As we all know, broccoli is a super food, and this Garlic Broccoli with a Kick of Spicy Sauce is possibly the best way to enjoy it. It´s packed with flavors, easy to make and all done in 30 minutes. Serve it as a tapas appetizer or even as a side dish, next to some pan grilled salmon and creamy potatoes.

To make this recipe, I used a head of fresh broccoli, but you can also use frozen florets if you like. Just make sure to fully thaw out beforehand and then pat completely dry.

To make the spicy sauce, you will need sweet smoked and hot smoked Spanish paprikas. If you cannot find hot smoked in your area, you can substitute for a little pinch of chili powder. I added 1 tsp of the hot paprika, if you want more heat, add in another 1/2 tsp.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You want the broccoli cooked al dente. That is to say tender enough to pierce with a fork, but still having some resistance. This will ensure the broccoli does not get mushy when you add the spicy sauce.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
HOT SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA

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Garlic Broccoli with a Kick of Spicy Sauce

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 218 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
• 1 head broccoli 1 lbs / 450 grams
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
• 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
• 1/2 tbsp corn starch 4 grams
• 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar 3 ml
• 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese 30 grams
• pinch sea salt
• dash black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat a small fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

2. After 3 minutes turn off the heat, add in the hot smoked Spanish paprika, sweet smoked Spanish paprika and corn starch, whisk together until there are no lumps

3. Heat the pan with a medium heat again, slowy add in 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth while whisking continuously, once all the broth has been added, add the white wine vinegar and a little pinch of sea salt, continue to whisk for 2 to 3 minutes or until you get a creamy sauce, then turn off the heat

4. Cut the florets off the head of broccoli, making sure to cut the bigger florets into smaller ones so they´re all similar in size, add the florets into a colander and rinse under water, then add over a dish cloth and pat completely dry, roughly chop the garlic

5. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

6. After a couple of minutes add in the florets of broccoli, mix together and then place in a single layer, after 2 minutes mix together and then again place in a single layer, after another 2 minutes add in the chopped garlic, mix continuously, after 30 seconds to 1 minute, add in 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable broth and season with sea salt & black pepper, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

7. After 4 minutes and the broccoli is tender (you can always pierce with a fork to ensure it´s done), remove from the heat and transfer into a serving dish, all in a single layer, finely grate the cheese over the broccoli

8. Whisk the spicy sauce in the pan, then spoon over the broccoli, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Paprikas I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Broccoli with a Kick of Spicy Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 561mg24%

Potassium 510mg15%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1449IU29%

Vitamin C 137mg166%

Calcium 155mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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