Broccolini With Garlic
Broccolini, with its thin, tender stalks, offers milder flavor and less waste when compared to traditional broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccolini, about 2 bunches
- 1 tsp kosher salt for the cooking water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Rinse the broccolini and cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 to 1 inch of the stalks. If some of the stalks are quite thick, cut them in half lengthwise so they are fairly uniform in thickness.1 pound broccolini
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.1 tsp kosher salt for the cooking water
- Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
- Add the broccolini to the boiling water and bring back to a boil. Boil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer the broccolini to the ice water. Drain thoroughly.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the drained and cooled broccolini and cook, stirring, until heated through.1 tbsp olive oil | 1 tbsp butter | 2 large cloves garlic
- Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed to taste.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Make sure the broccolini is well drained before sautéing so it browns instead of steaming.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2089IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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