Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
It’s actually not a younger version of broccoli, but rather a natural hybrid between regular broccoli and a plant called Chinese broccoli. My family prefers it to broccoli and since it takes less time to cook, I make this at least once a week. It has longer, thin stalks with small florets – even my toddler eats it with no complaints!
The best part, it’s healthy and ready in under 10 minutes; so if you’re cooking for the holidays or just a meal for your family and need an easy side dish, this is it! You can double it or halve it as you need.
Easy Garlic Broccolini
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Cals:43
Protein:1
Carbs:2
Fat:3
Fiber:1
Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Total: 10 minutes mins
WW Points
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 /6 of recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bunches broccolini
- 6 cloves peeled garlic , sliced thin
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes , optional
Instructions
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Trim about 1 1/2 inches off broccolini stems and discard. Slice the broccolini in half lengthwise.
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Bring pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add broccolini and cook 2 minutes. Quickly drain and run under cold water to stop it from cooking.
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add the drained broccolini, season with kosher salt to taste and red pepper flakes (optional), and cook 1 minute, or until heated through.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 /6 of recipe, Calories: 43 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 14 mg, Fiber: 1 g
