Quick Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon
A fast and flavorful method for cooking broccolini until tender-crisp using garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb broccolini, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the trimmed broccolini to the skillet. Stir to coat with the oil and garlic.
- Pour in the water or broth, and immediately cover the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccolini is bright green and slightly tender.
- Remove the lid. Cook uncovered for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the broccolini reaches your desired tenderness.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- If you prefer a softer texture, cover and steam for an extra minute before uncovering.
- You can substitute butter for half of the olive oil for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0