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Cheesy Baked Broccoli

Cheesy Baked Broccoli....But without the Oven

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 275 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 head broccoli 1 1/4 lbs / .5 kg
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated Manchego cheese 120 grams
  • 1/3 cup vegetable broth 80 ml
  • dash garlic powder
  • dash sweet smoked Spanish paprika
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the head of broccoli into medium sized florets, transfer the florets into a strainer, rinse under cold running water, then transfer into a salad spinner and spin completely dry, you can also use a dishcloth if you prefer

  2. Finely grate 1 1/2 cups of a mild Manchego cheese (aged 3 months)

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium to medium-high heat

  4. Once the pan is hot, about 4 minutes, add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and the broccoli florets, mix together, then place all the florets in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes per side without mixing

  5. After 6 minutes (3 minutes per side) and the florets have a crusty sear to them, season with garlic powder, sea salt & black pepper, quickly mix together, then add in 1/3 cup vegetable broth, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

  6. After 5 minutes and most of the broth has been absorbed and the broccoli is tender, but al dente, evenly spread the grated cheese and sprinkle with a dash of sweet smoked Spanish paprika, place the lid back on the pan and turn off the heat

  7. Once the cheese is fully melted, about 3 to 4 minutes, remove the lid and serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika I used in this recipe

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Baked Broccoli....But without the Oven
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 785mg34%
Potassium 558mg16%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1313IU26%
Vitamin C 136mg165%
Calcium 404mg40%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.