Cajun Spiced Broccoli

Name: Cajun Spiced Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Recipes, Cajun Side Dishes, Cajun Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning

I usually make this minus the Creole seasoning, but a few weeks ago, I decided to try adding a different spice just to see what would happen. I loved it! It's garlicy, spicy and crunchy! —Krista Frank, Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute broccoli in oil until crisp-tender, adding the garlic and Creole seasoning during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Editor's Note

The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 107 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

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Originally published as Cajun Spiced Broccoli in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009

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randcbruns

Jan 2, 2017

This recipe is great. My family loves roasted broccoli, so instead of doing these in a skillet we roast them in the oven. These are always a hit!
vj221979

Jan 12, 2015

Yum, will make again.
kristakayec

Nov 3, 2012

This is so yummy. Didn't change a thing!!
kristakayec

Oct 27, 2012

Oh my this Broccoli dish is so awesome!!
Pinstripes

Jun 18, 2009

I loved this! I wasn't sure about the seasoning at first but it really adds a nice flavorful zip. I'm going to try it on other vegetables as well next.