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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:15 mins
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Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided4clovesgarlic, thinly sliced1poundbroccolini, trimmed½cupwater½teaspoonsalt, divided1teaspoongrated lemon zest1tablespoonlemon juice¼teaspooncrushed red pepper¼cupshaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeseLemon wedges for serving (optional)
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Ingredients
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
4clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
1poundbroccolini, trimmed
½cupwater
½teaspoonsalt, divided
1teaspoongrated lemon zest
1tablespoonlemon juice
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
¼cupshaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add broccolini; stir to coat in oil. Add water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring once halfway through, until the broccolini is tender-crisp and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover; stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Frequently Asked QuestionsLike broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts,broccolini is a cruciferous vegetable. And like all cruciferous vegetables, broccolini is packed with nutrition, including vitamins C, E and K, as well as compounds that may help prevent certain types of cancer.If your broccolini turned brown, you might have added the lemon juice too early. The acidity of the lemon juice reacts to the green pigment in broccoli, causing it to turn brown. To prevent this from happening, add the lemon juice right before serving.We have several delicious and healthy recipes that feature broccolini, such asCaramelized Broccolini & White Beans,Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini,Steamed Broccolini with Creamy Lemon-Caper Sauce,Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini,Gochujang Steak with Roasted Potatoes & Broccolini,Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & BroccoliniandBroccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet.Yes, broccolini stems are completely edible. When sautéeing the broccolini, it’s important to not overcook them. Cook them until tender-crisp and bright green, which should only take about 3 to 4 minutes.As mentioned previously, broccoli and broccolini are both cruciferous vegetables. The difference is that broccolini is a hybrid vegetable. It’s a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, with the flavor and texture of both vegetables.Yes, you will need to trim off the ends, about 1/4-inch from the bottom of the stalks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Like broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts,broccolini is a cruciferous vegetable. And like all cruciferous vegetables, broccolini is packed with nutrition, including vitamins C, E and K, as well as compounds that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
If your broccolini turned brown, you might have added the lemon juice too early. The acidity of the lemon juice reacts to the green pigment in broccoli, causing it to turn brown. To prevent this from happening, add the lemon juice right before serving.
We have several delicious and healthy recipes that feature broccolini, such asCaramelized Broccolini & White Beans,Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Broccolini,Steamed Broccolini with Creamy Lemon-Caper Sauce,Garlic-Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini,Gochujang Steak with Roasted Potatoes & Broccolini,Tandoori Grilled Tofu with Red Peppers & BroccoliniandBroccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet.
Yes, broccolini stems are completely edible. When sautéeing the broccolini, it’s important to not overcook them. Cook them until tender-crisp and bright green, which should only take about 3 to 4 minutes.
As mentioned previously, broccoli and broccolini are both cruciferous vegetables. The difference is that broccolini is a hybrid vegetable. It’s a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, with the flavor and texture of both vegetables.
Yes, you will need to trim off the ends, about 1/4-inch from the bottom of the stalks.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)155Calories11gFat9gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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