How To Cook Broccolini- 3 Ways
How to cook broccolini- three simple recipes to get a healthy side dish on your table quickly! Roasted broccolini with balsamic vinegar and parmesan, grilled broccolini with chili and lime, and sauteed broccolini with brown butter and almonds.
Servings: 3
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
Sauteed Broccolini with Brown Butter &Almonds
- 6 oz broccolini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- ⅛ cup butter (28 g)
- ⅛ cup almonds sliced
Grilled Broccolini with Chili & Lime
- 6 oz broccolini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- salt & pepper
- 1 lime sliced
Roasted Broccolini with Balsamic Vinegar & Parmesan
- 6 oz broccolini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Sauteed Broccolini with Brown Butter &Almonds
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the broccolini and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes.
- Cover and let it steam for 5 minutes, or until the broccolini is bright green and tender.
- While broccolini is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan. Simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, for 5 or so minutes, until you can see small brown flecks and smell a nutty, toasted smell.
- Remove from heat immediately and pour over the broccolini.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.
Grilled Broccolini with Chili & Lime
- Heat grill over medium/high heat.
- Toss broccolini with olive oil, sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, and season with salt & pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange on a vegetable grilling plate and place lime slices on the broccolini.
- Grill for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve with lime wedges.
Roasted Broccolini with Balsamic Vinegar & Parmesan
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Toss broccolini with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic. Season with salt & pepper.
- Arrange broccolini on a sheet pan. Pour any extra sauce and garlic over the florets.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, until broccolini is cooked to your liking.
- Sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/3 portion of the brown butter broccolini | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg