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Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) with Minced Garlic

Chinese broccoli, or gai lan, shines with its tender crunch and savory garlic flavor. It's a quick and easy side that adds a tasty twist to any meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword gai lan, garlic, healthy side, quick recipe, vegetable dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 35kcal
Author Liza A

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb gai lan
  • 6 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Prepare gai lan by trimming the hard end of the stems and rinsing thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Combine water and salt in a pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add gai lan and minced garlic. Lower heat to medium, cover and cook until most liquid has evaporated and stem is tender when pierced with a fork, around 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 580mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g