Zesty Garlic Broccolini: Your New Favorite Side Dish!
Sauteed broccolini: master this quick and tender side dish with garlic and lemon. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 bunch (8 ounces) broccolini, leaves removed and ½ inch trimmed off stalk ends
- 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ small lemon, juiced (about 2 teaspoons)
- Optional for garnish: Flakey salt
- Optional for garnish: Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When the oil is hot, swirl it around the skillet, then add the broccolini. Toss with tongs to coat in the oil.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until broccolini is vibrant in color with a little charring.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper; toss. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the water and cover immediately with the lid. Reduce the heat to a low. Cook until broccolini stalks are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze lemon juice over the broccolini.
- Garnish with flakey salt and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.