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.

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

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

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

How to cook broccolini

1. Prepare the broccolini: Trim around 1-2cm off the ends of the broccolini. This piece can often be a little woody so it’s best to trim and discard.
2. Sauté: Heat a large frying pan over 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.

Can I make this ahead?

This recipe can be cooked a few days ahead and kept in the fridge. Lemon juice will turn the broccoli darker green/brown so only add the lemon juice right before serving. Allow the cooked broccolini to cool then transfer to a glass dish with an airtight lid. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a warm pan until hot throughout.

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