Sauteed Broccolini

Quick and easy sautéed broccolini with garlic and olive oil—crisp, bright, and ready in just 20 minutes. The perfect healthy side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Maria Vannelli (retired RD)

Ingredients

1½ pounds broccolini 3-4 bunches, 680 grams
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 30mL
2 garlic cloves minced or thinly sliced
pinch red chili flakes optional
salt and pepper to taste

To garnish:

1-2 tablespoons roasted pine nuts or almond slivers optional
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice for drizzling 15mL

Instructions

Rinse broccolini under cold water. Trim the ends and slice any thick stems lengthwise.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccolini and cook for 2–3 minutes (after the water returns to a boil) until bright green and just tender.
Drain and cool briefly under cold water. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccolini, season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using), and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Push broccolini to one side. Add garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss to coat evenly.
Drizzle with lemon juice and top with toasted almonds or pine nuts, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Find helpful step-by-step photos in the post and a short video in the recipe card to guide you through the recipe.

Broccolini stems vary in thickness. Splitting the thicker ones ensures even cooking so everything is crisp-tender.
A quick boil before sautéing keeps the florets bright green and prevents the stems from staying too firm.
Garlic cooks quickly and can burn easily. Add it last or sauté on medium heat for a short time to keep it fragrant and golden.
A squeeze of lemon brightens the dish. Add it at the very end for the freshest flavor.
Toasted pine nuts, almond slivers, or chopped hazelnuts give a satisfying crunch. Sprinkle just before serving to keep them crisp.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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