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.

Ingredients

Full recipe + 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

Broccolini is great both sautéed and roasted. This recipe is great because it takes only 10 minutes and can be served with pretty much any main dish.

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 until the garlic is soft and the broccoli is tender but not mushy. 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.

Serving suggestion

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2. Grilled salmon with lemon caper sauce
3. Garlic herb pork fillet skewers

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