This simple vegetable dish is a great way to add some extra greens to your meal. Broccolini is a type of broccoli that is slightly sweeter and more tender than regular broccoli. It’s quickly cooked in a hot pan until it’s slightly charred, then tossed in a buttery garlic lemon sauce. Serve it as a side dish or add some protein to make it a main course.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of broccolini, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 a lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Method
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the broccolini and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the broccolini for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s slightly charred. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute, then add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the broccolini back into the pan and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want to add some extra protein to this dish, try adding some cooked shrimp or chicken. You could also add some crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. To make it a bit more indulgent, you could swap out the butter for some cream or Parmesan cheese.
What other food it works well with
This dish goes well with just about anything. Try serving it with some grilled fish or chicken, or alongside a hearty pasta dish.
Common Mistakes
One mistake people often make when cooking broccolini is not cooking it long enough. Be sure to cook it until it’s slightly charred, otherwise it can be quite tough. Another mistake is not seasoning the broccolini well enough. Be sure to add a good amount of salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutritional Information
One serving of this dish contains:
- Calories: 107
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
Allergens:
- Butter