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Home » Recipes » 10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini

10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini

September 7, 2021 by Alida Ryder 1 Comment

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This recipe for 10-minute sautéed broccolini flavored with garlic, lemon and chilli flakes is a delicious and easy side dish.

10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini in pan.

What is broccolini?

Broccolini or baby broccoli is a long stemmed hybrid of broccoli. It is much easier to cook and prepare than broccoli as it needs very little prep and cooks very quickly. It’s a delicious, healthy vegetable that is perfect as a quick side dish. It’s great both sautéed and roasted.

Ingredients needed

  • Broccolini. 
  • Extra-virgin olive oil. You can use butter or another neutral oil too.
  • Garlic cloves. 
  • Lemon juice. 
  • Chilli flakes / Red pepper flakes.
  • Salt and pepper. 

Broccolini tied in a bunch.

How to cook broccolini

  1. Prepare the broccolini: Trim around 1-2cm off the ends of the broccolini stalks. This piece can often be a little woody so it’s best to trim and discard.
  2. Sauté: Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil then add the broccolini. Toss in the oil then add 1/4 cup of water and cover with a lid (or a large plate if your pan doesn’t have a lid). Allow to steam for 2 minutes. Remove the lid and allow any water to cook off then add the sliced garlic, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve. For even more flavor, serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Do I need to boil broccolini before sautéing?

Broccolini stems and florets are much more tender than regular broccoli and cook much quicker so I don’t see the need to par-cook before sautéing. Simply wash the broccolini, trim and sauté until tender.

Can I make this ahead?

As this recipe cooks so quickly, I never make it ahead however it can be cooked a few days ahead and kept in the fridge.  Leftovers can also be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Allow the cooked broccolini to cool then transfer to an airtight container. Reheat in a warm pan until hot throughout.

Serving suggestion

I love serving broccolini with chicken, steak or fish. It’s honestly the perfect quick, easy and healthy side dish recipe.

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10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini

10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini

This recipe for 10-minute sautéed broccolini flavored with garlic, lemon and chilli flakes is a delicious and easy side dish.
4.67 from 9 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccolini, broccolini recipe, how to cook broccolini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) broccolini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  • Trim around 1-2cm off the ends of the broccolini.
  • Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add a splash of olive oil then add the broccolini. T
  • oss in the oil then add 1/4 cup of water and cover with a lid (or a large plate if your pan doesn't have a lid). Allow to steam for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and allow any water to cook off then add the sliced garlic, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Sauté until the garlic is soft and the broccoli is tender but not mushy. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1520IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. vivian

    February 1, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    A great, quick and different side dish. Especially good with rich and creamy mains. We served it with risotto and it was a great pairing. Thanks for this recipe!

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