Sizzling Broccoli with Garlic, Chili & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Ingredients
- 1½ poundsbroccoli
- 6 clovesgarlic
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoonolive oil
- ½ cuppanko breadcrumbs
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- 1lemon
Prep
- 01
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- 02
Mince 6 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring often, for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer to a small bowl.
- 02
Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until aromatic and just beginning to brown.
- 03
Add broccoli florets and toss to coat. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring every 1–2 minutes, until tender-crisp and lightly charred at the edges.
- 04
Squeeze lemon juice over the broccoli, taste, and adjust salt and pepper. Top with the crispy breadcrumb mixture and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
The red pepper flakes deliver a gentle heat that builds as you eat. Want more kick? Stir in 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the garlic, or finish with a few dashes of sriracha or sambal oelek. For a different depth, swap paprika or Aleppo pepper for the red pepper flakes—same amount, different flavor profile.
This comes together in about 15 minutes. For extra heat, add a pinch more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce at the end.