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Easy Garlic Broccolini

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Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.

It’s actually not a younger version of broccoli, but rather a natural hybrid between regular broccoli and a plant called Chinese broccoli. My family prefers it to broccoli and since it takes less time to cook, I make this at least once a week. It has longer, thin stalks with small florets – even my toddler eats it with no complaints!

The best part, it’s healthy and ready in under 10 minutes; so if you’re cooking for the holidays or just a meal for your family and need an easy side dish, this is it! You can double it or halve it as you need.

Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
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Easy Garlic Broccolini

5 from 3 votes
1
Cals:43
Protein:1
Carbs:2
Fat:3
Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
Total: 10 minutes
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 /6 of recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Trim about 1 1/2 inches off broccolini stems and discard. Slice the broccolini in half lengthwise.
  • Bring pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add broccolini and cook 2 minutes. Quickly drain and run under cold water to stop it from cooking.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add the drained broccolini, season with kosher salt to taste and red pepper flakes (optional), and cook 1 minute, or until heated through.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 /6 of recipe, Calories: 43 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 14 mg, Fiber: 1 g

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Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.

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40 comments on “Easy Garlic Broccolini”

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    Christopher Cartier

    I love this brocolinni dish. It goes with so many different meats and fish. I highly recommend it.

    If you want to save time, you can cook this as a Rape that I once read a recipe from Pierre, Frannie.

    Skip boiling the water and instead use an iron pan with the oil and garlic and rinse the broccoli with water and put it into the hot pan and put a cover on it right away. The water hits the oil and creates a steam. Toss the broccolini after about a minute to two minutes and cook for another minute or two.

    I like to put a little bit of tamari and red pepper flakes on the broccolini after three or four minutes and I turn it down and then maybe after another minute or so add some dry white wine and then move the pan off the heat the white wine, deglazes , the pan

  2. This was fabulous! I served it with your cedar plank salmon, and brown rice and quinoa from Costco. I’ve never tried broccolini before. It is now my favorite vegetable. I can’t wait to have this again. I ate all the leftovers while cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. Absolutely delicious!

  3. My new favorite way to make broccolini! I used to always roast it but it is more tender using this method. Thanks.

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  5. If I use regular broccoli for this recipe, how long would I boil it? This looks delicious and I hope to fix it tonight with the baked chicken parm!

    1. I have a recipe for roasted broccoli, I would use that https://www.skinnytaste.com/roasted-broccoli-with-smashed-garlic/

  6. Making this now! 
    Two tiny editing notes:
    Ingredient list does not include kosher salt which is included in directions. 
    Directions don’t include pinch red pepper flakes (optional).

  7. Feeling lazy today. Do I have to do the 2 minute boil, drain and cool; or may I do the sautéing in olive oil a little longer like 3-4 minutes?
    I love and trust all of your recipes!
    Thanks,

  8. This is really the best, simplest way to make broccolini. Made it tonight, and have several times before. The only change I make is to add a pat of butter at the end. I prefer broccolini with the slimmest stalks possible = most tender. If you find it, you don't even have to cut the stems in half.

  9. I actually made this tonight. It was the most delicious broccoli we've ever had here at home. For a little extra, I added a tablespoon of low sodium soy sauce and halved some baby roma tomatoes to this after taking it out of the pan. Yummy! And I've been asked to put this on the weekly veggie rotation!

  10. I found Broccolini at Wegman's in Virginia. I made this tonight. SOOOO YUMMY! It was so GREEN and tender but not overdone. I am SO IMPRESSED.

  11. This and brocoli rabe are things I miss from NJ! I can only find brocolini at Whole Foods here in NM. Now I want this!

    PS – making your leg of lamb for Christmas and am so excited! It's delicious!

    Steph

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    Samantha_dessertaholic

    Broccoli is actually my favorite vegetable and I eat it with every meal, but this looks really good. I'll definitely be giving it a try! I've made so many of your recipes and your blog has seriously helped me stay on the WW plan.

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    ofcabbagesandofkings

    Anything green – I add a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving. Takes the dish to a new level! : )

  14. Where could I find Broccolini? I am down in MD so I am not sure what produce would carry that item down here….

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    BoardingTogether

    I am definitely pinning, sharing and making! Looks so yummy.

    sincerely,
    www.boardingtogether.blogspot.com