Recipes Side Dishes Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic 5.0 (1,136) 23 Reviews Here, chef David Gingrass slowly caramelizes broccoli to bring out its sweetness, then enlivens it with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of crushed red pepper. The resulting broccoli is tender, flavorful, and makes an easy side dish. By David Gingrass David Gingrass David Gingrass is a professional chef, restaurateur, and consultant with more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked with culinary luminaries like Wolfgang Puck and helmed multiple fine dining destinations in the Bay Area. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 22, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 heads of broccoli (1 1/4 pounds total), stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise 1/2 cup water 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Pinch of crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the broccoli, cut side down, cover, and cook over moderate heat until richly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Add the water, cover, and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic and the crushed red pepper and cook uncovered until the garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with the lemon juice, season the broccoli with salt and black pepper, and serve. Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Rate it Print