Easy Sautéed Broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce
Easy Sautéed Broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce is going to be your side dish for your favorite family weeknight’s dinner! Crunchy broccoli florets are lightly cooked in a spicy sauce created with Noubess Original Hot and Spicy Sauce, red onion, and anchovies fillets.
Turn this into a three-course meal by adding Meatballs in Creole Sauce and Fried Rice or make a completely vegan meal.
Ingredients for Sautéed Broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce
- Fresh broccoli with stem remove and cut into small or bite-size florets
- Slightly cook the broccoli florets first in a large pan for about 3 – 4 minutes with the sauce
- Or you can boil or steam broccoli to a tender-crisp (do not overcook) – before adding the sauce
- You can also use frozen broccoli florets but thaw out completely to remove any excess water

Spicy Anchovies Sauce for the broccoli
- Oil, garlic, Noubess Hot Sauce, onion and anchovies are all you need.
- Replace the red onion with shallots, white onion or scallions.
- No anchovies, no problem, replace with fish sauce or oyster sauce.
How to Make Sautéed Broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce
This broccoli side dish is as easy as boiling water.
- Cut the broccoli florets to bit size for faster cooking.
- In a pan large enough to hold the florets into one layer, make the sauce.
- Add the oil, garlic, Noubess Original Hot Sauce, and anchovies. Cook stirring on low heat until the anchovies fillets are almost dissolved.
- Add onion and broccoli florets. Toss to coat the florets with the sauce. Cover for 2 – 3 minutes, stir and remove from heat and serve.
Variations Sautéed Broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce
You can swap out other veggies such as carrots, cauliflower, snap peas, or asparagus.
To make this easy broccoli, side dish Ahead of Time
Prepare as directed and place in a container. Let cool completely before placing the lid. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
To reheat, best to use a stovetop instead of a microwave. The microwave will overcook the florets making them mushy. Best to reheat on a stovetop in a pan until heated through.
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Easy broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp Noubess Original Hot Sauce
- 1 medium red onion sliced thin
- 2 – 3 anchovies fillets
- sea salt optional
- Noubess Lemon Extra Virgin Infused Olive Oil optional
Instructions
- On a chopping board, cut the florets from the broccoli, then cut or break them into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large kitchen utility bowl to wash. (add 1 – 2 teaspoon white vinegar in the water). Drain well.
- In a large pan, add oil, hot sauce, onion and anchovies. Mix well.
- Add broccoli and mix all ingredients together until the broccoli pieces are coated with the mixture.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but still crunchy. Remove from the stove and serve.
- Drizzle Noubess Lemon Extra Virgin Infused Olive Oil before serving
Notes
Variations:
Add cherry tomatoes or a mixture of bell peppers to create a more vibrant and colorful dish. A bit crunchy and not too spicy, full of flavor. The anchovies are a great addition to this dish. They add a delightful and slightly smoky taste.Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
Easy broccoli with Spicy Anchovies Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp Noubess Original Hot Sauce
- 1 medium red onion sliced thin
- 2 - 3 anchovies fillets
- sea salt optional
- Noubess Lemon Extra Virgin Infused Olive Oil optional
Instructions
- On a chopping board, cut the florets from the broccoli, then cut or break them into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large kitchen utility bowl to wash. (add 1 - 2 teaspoon white vinegar in the water). Drain well.
- In a large pan, add oil, hot sauce, onion and anchovies. Mix well.
- Add broccoli and mix all ingredients together until the broccoli pieces are coated with the mixture.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but still crunchy. Remove from the stove and serve.
- Drizzle Noubess Lemon Extra Virgin Infused Olive Oil before serving
Notes
Variations:
Add cherry tomatoes or a mixture of bell peppers to create a more vibrant and colorful dish. A bit crunchy and not too spicy, full of flavor. The anchovies are a great addition to this dish. They add a delightful and slightly smoky taste.Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.