Sauteed Baby Broccoli (Broccoletti) with Lemon and Garlic
Sauteed baby broccoli, or broccolini is an easy, healthy vegetable side dish that only takes about 15 minutes to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 92kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccolini baby broccoli, broccoletti
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon zest of whole, juice of half, slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut off the bottom half inch of the stalks of washed and dried broccolini.
- Smash garlic cloves and remove papery skin. Zest lemon and set aside the lemon zest.
- Heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add in whole smashed garlic cloves and saute for about a minute until they become fragrant.
- Add broccolini to skillet and use tongs to toss and coat. Saute for 4-5 minutes until it starts to turn bright green and the tips on the florets pick up a little bit of char. Season with a little bit of salt.
- Carefully add water to the pan and immediately cover with a tight fitting lid. Steam for 2-3 minutes until crisp tender. Open the lid and squeeze over the juice of half a lemon. Season with more salt to taste if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with lemon zest, red pepper flakes and a drizzle of good olive oil. Garnish with the other half of the lemon cut into slices.
Notes
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2310IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg