Sautéed Broccolini

A white dinner plate filled with Parmesan crusted cod with romesco resting on sautéd broccolini.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy side dish, how to cook broccolini, how to sauté broccolini

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 16

Servings:

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Sautéed Broccolini with garlic and lemon is delicious, easy, and also a beautiful side dish. Be careful not to sauté (or steam) for too long, otherwise, the beautiful green color will be diminished and become too soggy.

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Equipment

1 Large skillet

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic thinly sliced, or minced
2 lbs broccolini ends cut off (about ½-inch), rinsed
1 tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp lemon juice from half of 1 lemon

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Add the broccolini, salt, and red pepper flakes, and continue to sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, cover the skillet, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve at once.

Notes

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Regular broccoli can be substituted for broccolini. You may need to sauté the broccoli a little longer since the florets will probably be somewhat larger. But, only by a minute, or two.

Don't overcook the broccolini, or it will lose its vibrant green color and become soggy.

Leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for a day or two. It will lose its crispness and freshness, but will still be pretty yummy after being reheated in the microwave or on the stove.

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