Pan-Roasted Broccolini with Garlic

I went to Costco on the weekend and saw this package of broccolini (also known as broccolette) that looked so fresh and green. I grabbed one even though it wasn’t on my shopping list. I thought it would be a great side dish to go with the beef sirloin tip steaks that I also bought. Broccolette or broccolini is a green vegetable that is a cross between broccoli and gai-lan. They have smaller florets and have thin, longer stems compared to broccoli. They are filled with so many nutrients that are beneficial to our health. I found this great recipe where they were pan-roasted and charred on high heat and then quickly steamed until crisp-tender. I served this with slices of pan-fried beef sirloin and it was a hit with my family. Enjoy!

Pan-Roasted Broccolini with Garlic

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Author: Liza A

Serves: 4 (side dish) servings

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch broccolette, rinsed
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ¼ cup water

Instructions

1. Cut off and discard the bottom half-inch of the broccolette stems.
2. In a medium sauté pan, over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat until shimmering.
3. Using tongs, carefully add the brocolette to the sauté pan.
4. Season with salt and pepper and cook, rotating every 15 seconds with tongs, until slightly charred, approximately 2 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
6. Add ¼ cup of water and cover the sauté pan with a lid. Let cook, undisturbed, until the water evaporates, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Arrange in a neat bunches on serving plate and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
8. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe source: Growing a Greener World

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