Pan Fried Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli, speared
1 tablespoon olive oil (or more if desired)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or wok.
Cook chopped garlic in oil at medium-high heat or until light brown (being careful not to burn).
Add broccoli spears to pan. Sprinkle remaining ingredients onto broccoli and toss to combine.
Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes or until broccoli heads begin to darken (but not burn), stirring every minute or so. If necessary, lower the heat.
Sometimes I like to add a little parmesan cheese to the pan right before the broccoli goes onto the plate.