Sauteed Broccolini

Roasted Broccolini This is one of the quickest and most delicious side dishes ever! Cook it in 5 minutes with the garlic and lemon.

When it comes to quick and impressive side dishes, this one might top it: Fried broccoli! The elegantly long stems of this leafy vegetable give it a chic look, but here’s a secret. You can cook it in a hot pan in just 5 minutes. Add a little garlic and lemon and you won’t be able to stop yourself from eating those irresistibly large spears. How to prepare it in no time: and a little more about this unique vegetable.

What is broccoli?

Broccolini may look like baby broccoli: and in fact, it’s sometimes labeled that in the produce aisle! But technically it’s not a crude version of the original. Broccolini is a cross between standard broccoli and Chinese broccoli. It has the long stalks of Chinese broccoli and the florets of broccoli. Why do we like it? Broccolini has a milder, sweeter flavor than regular broccoli. The long stems also give it a beautiful, elegant look on the plate.

Interestingly, broccolini was invented in 1993, so there’s a reason it’s new to the scene! It’s getting easier and easier to find in regular grocery stores: usually right next to standard broccoli. Look for small, long-stemmed broccoli florets.

How to make sautéed broccolini: some tips

Roasted Broccolini is quick and easy: Cooking goes fast! Once you try it, you don’t need to follow a recipe anymore. But for the first time, here are some tips for perfect cooking and seasoning:

• Cut off the hard bottom parts of the stems. Cut very large florets in half lengthways for easier eating.
• Fry the broccolini in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir occasionally and cook until just beginning to brown around the edges. At this point the pan will begin to dry out.
• Add some water, salt and garlic powder and cook for 2-3 minutes. This final part of cooking gently steams the broccolini (this is a technique we also use for broccoli). The rest of the time he cooks it so it’s bright green and tender.
• Add the remaining spices. We like to add lemon juice at the end for a bit of sparkle, but it doesn’t have to be!

Ways to serve fried broccolini

Roasted Broccolini is the perfect quick side dish for quick meals! We like to pair it with easy-to-prepare main dishes for a quick weeknight dinner. But of course it’s also great for entertainment because it comes together so easily. It is particularly pleasant to accompany the main dishes that you prepare in the oven, since the stove is free. Here’s how we would pair it:

More broccoli recipes

do you like broccoli This unique vegetable is great for cooking in a variety of ways!

This Sauteed Broccolini Recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.