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Easy Garlicky Sauteed Broccolini with Lemon Recipe
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Easy Garlicky Sauteed Broccolini with Lemon Recipe

Learn how to cook broccolini in a pan the easy (and delicious) way with this Easy Sauteed Broccolini and Garlic with Lemon- ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: broccolini
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • large stock pot or saucepan
  • large frying pan or skillet
  • zester
  • paper towels

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Broccolini (about 1 pound total)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • ½ cup dry white wine, or dry vermouth 
  • the zest of ½ lemon 
  • lemon wedges, for serving 

Instructions

  • Rinse Broccolini well, and trim and rough edges/stems off and discard. 
    2. Heat a large pot of water (6-8 cups) over high heat, and bring to a boil. 
    3. Fill a large bowl with cold water, and add plenty of ice (around 2 cups). Set aside. 
    4. Once water is boiling, add trimmed Broccolini to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes.  
    5. After 2 minutes, immediately remove Broccolini to the ice bath with a spider or slotted spoon. 
    6. Let broccolini cool in the ice water for a minute or 2, then remove and drain well on paper towels, patting gently to remove excess water. 
    7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
    8. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes and stir. 
    9. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. 
    10. Add dried broccolini, salt and pepper to the hot skillet, and toss to coat. 
    11. Add wine.
    12. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes, until broccolini is tender, and liquid is mostly absorbed. 
    13. Add lemon zest the the pan, and toss to coat.
    14. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.