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Image of sautéed broccoli and green beans, on plate and in cast iron pan
Makhaya Shea

Simple Sautéed Broccoli and Green Beans

A perfect flavorful vegetable side dish to pair with any meal! Eat your veggies! ;)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small head of broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • salt+pepper
  • 1/3-1/2 cup water

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat pan on low-medium heat.
  2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil (depending on how large your head of broccoli is).
  3. Add broccoli florets and green beans. Toss in oil, so that vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Toss occasionally for about five minutes, while vegetables become tender.
  5. As broccoli and green beans begin to soften, add 1/3-1/2 cup of water to your pan.
  6. Toss broccoli and beans, and let the water steam the vegetables for about 3 minutes.
  7. Once water is nearly evaporated, add minced garlic, and chopped white onion. (*see notes*)
  8. When onions and garlic have begun to soften slightly, add fresh parsley, cumin, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  9. Remove from heat, serve, and enjoy!
    sautéed broccoli and green beans. some on a plate and some in a cast iron pan.

Notes

*I add my garlic and onions towards the end to avoid them cooking too long. I like to keep the crunchiness of the vegetables as much as possible, for two reasons. One, I don't enjoy eating mushy vegetables, and two, it also preserves the nutrient content of the vegetables the less it has been cooked! 
If you prefer to have more fully cooked garlic and onions in your dish, feel free to add them in with your broccoli florets and beans at the beginning of cooking.