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.
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.
Easy Garlic Broccolini
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.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches broccolini
- 6 cloves peeled garlic, sliced thin
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes, optional
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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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of recipe, Calories: 43kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 14mg, Fiber: 1g
WW Points Plus: 1
Keywords: easy side, garlic broccolini, gluten free side dish, quick, vegetariean
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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!
Lol! Glad you enjoyed it!
Simple and delicious,!
My new favorite way to make broccolini! I used to always roast it but it is more tender using this method. Thanks.
I make this recipe all of the time – it is simple and delicious!
Not quite sure where I erred, be it the bunches of brocolini I picked, my equipment, or my technique, but by the end of the recipe, the broccolini was a little soggy and bland. HOWEVER! I sprayed a very thin pan with a little olive oil, and put the broccolini in the oven at 400 for a twominutes. It crisped right up and got a lot of great flavor. Everyone loved it! This, of course, could be entirely attributed to personal preference. Was still very easy and totally perfect with the Skinnytaste Filet Mignon for Two (delectable and easy). Would recommend! Love Skinnytaste! =D
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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!
I have a recipe for roasted broccoli, I would use that https://www.skinnytaste.com/roasted-broccoli-with-smashed-garlic/
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Two tiny editing notes:
Ingredient list does not include kosher salt which is included in directions.Â
Directions don’t include pinch red pepper flakes (optional).
Taken care of, thank you.
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?
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