Lemon Garlic Broccolini Sauté
Lemon Garlic Broccolini Sauté
Ingredients
For the Sauté
- 1 1/4 pounds broccolini, trimmed, tough ends removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccolini by trimming off the tough, woody ends. If the stalks are very thick, you can slice them lengthwise to ensure even cooking. Mince the garlic and zest and juice the lemon.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the trimmed broccolini to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccolini starts to turn bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Pour in the 1/4 cup of water. Immediately cover the skillet with a lid and allow the broccolini to steam for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it reaches your desired tenderness. This helps to cook the broccolini through while keeping it vibrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve the lemon garlic broccolini sauté immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.
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Lemon Garlic Broccolini Sauté
Ingredients
For the Sauté
- 1 1/4 pounds broccolini, trimmed, tough ends removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broccolini by trimming off the tough, woody ends. If the stalks are very thick, you can slice them lengthwise to ensure even cooking. Mince the garlic and zest and juice the lemon.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the trimmed broccolini to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccolini starts to turn bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Pour in the 1/4 cup of water. Immediately cover the skillet with a lid and allow the broccolini to steam for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it reaches your desired tenderness. This helps to cook the broccolini through while keeping it vibrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing any remaining water to evaporate. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve the lemon garlic broccolini sauté immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.