Sauteed Garlic Broccolini
Enjoy a blend of tender broccolini sautéed in butter, infused with fresh garlic, and a hint of lemon in this simple yet flavorful Sauteed Garlic Broccolini dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccolini
- 1.5 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or to taste
- 3 cloves garlic chopped or minced
- ½ cup water or vegetable broth
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- lemon zest for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the broccolini.
- Cut off the bottom third of the broccolini and discard. Set the broccolini aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Once butter is heated, add broccolini to the butter and saute for 5 to 6 minutes, or until bright green and stems are lightly browned. Stir occasionally.
- Season the broccolini with salt and pepper.
- Stir in garlic and toss around to coat.
- Add water to the skillet; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until the broccolini is crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat and transfer the broccolini to a plate.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon zest; serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2133IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
