When you hear of broccolini, you first picture a fresh and vibrant vegetable, perfectly cooked and lightly seasoned.
Broccolini is a versatile, unique, and delicious green vegetable. You can also prepare it in whichever style you like.
From simple and quick recipes to more elaborate dishes, broccolini is a versatile ingredient that is sure to please.
For a simple and quick option, try a pan-seared broccolini with garlic and lemon, very yummy as it sounds.
Or, you can try roasted broccolini with pine nuts and parmesan. It’s time used to prepare is time-consuming, but the result is worth it.
Let’s get started!
INGREDIENTS FOR PAN-SEARED BROCCOLINI
- 1Pound broccolini, trimmed
- 2 tbsps extra virgin oil
- 1 Medium clove garlic, minced
- ½ lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp of salt to taste
- ½ tsp of pepper
Directions
- Over medium heat in a large skillet, add your virgin oil, then add in your minced garlic. Sautee for 1 min.
- Add in your broccoli, and season with salt and pepper. Sautee for 5-10 minutes until broccolini is bright and tender.
- Add your wested and juiced lemon, and saute for another 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, and then your dish is ready to be served.
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INGREDIENTS FOR ROASTED BROCCOLINI
- 3 Bunches of broccolini, washed and trimmed
- ¼ tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp of pepper
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 Onion, sliced
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- ¼ pine nuts
- 2 tbsps parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Zest of lemon
- 2 Red jalapeno pepper, sliced
Directions
- To start, spread your broccolini, onion, and clove garlic on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle your olive oil and sprinkle your salt on top of your broccolini and onion. Make sure that the salt is light, because your parmesan will add more salt to it.
- Then, add your pepper and give it a nice mix. Be sure that it gets enough space and oil.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees and roast for 15 minutes. Once it gets brown on one part, flip it to the other side to create the same texture as the other side.
- If you are not still getting that color you are looking for, feel free to put it on for another minute.
- Sprinkle your pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest on top. And cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add your jalapeno pepper and mix, then serve into a dish immediately.
With these two easy recipes, you can take simple and nutritious broccolini and turn it into something special.
Take advantage of this healthy and delicious recipe laid out for you, and take this opportunity to make a healthy and satisfying dinner for your family.
CONCLUSION
From simple and quick to complex and impressive, broccolini is a vegetable that can transform into a culinary masterpiece.
These two are just the tip of the iceberg regarding the possibilities of broccoli, so make sure you get as creative as possible.
And if you want more healthy dishes like these, you can explore my page for more recipes.
