Caramelized Broccoli and Bacon Stir-Fry with Parmesan
A savory stir-fry featuring crispy bacon, caramelized broccoli, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a rich, smoky, and cheesy finish. A quick and flavorful side or light main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add olive oil to the skillet. Sauté broccoli and onion over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked bacon.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, if using.
- Serve hot as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast broccoli in the oven before tossing into the skillet.
- You can substitute pancetta for bacon.
- Best served immediately for maximum crispiness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg