Sauteed broccolini recipe
Sauteed broccolini is one of our go-to vegetable side dishes, it is quick and easy, more importantly, the kids love it. Not only is broccolini packed full of flavor, but it is also very easy to cook and this makes it a perfect side dish to serve with just about anything: steak, chicken, or fish. You may just make this sauteed vegetable and serve it as a healthy snack. Related posts: sauteed zucchini and garlic sauteed spinach.
Why you will love this recipe
It is light, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
No need to blanch the vegetable before you sautee it.
It only requires a few ingredients and is quick to make.
Not sure how to prepare broccolini? No worries, this recipe makes it easy!
This sauteed broccolini is gluten-free, vegetarian but can be made vegan if you swap the butter for vegan butter or omit it completely
What is broccolini
Maybe just like me you only know of broccoli and you may be wondering what this dark green vegetable is. Broccolini is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. It is a very new vegetable that has been on the market since the early 1990s. This dark green vegetable looks like asparagus (thin stalk) but tastes more and looks like baby broccoli. It can be eaten raw or cooked as you would with other vegetables, it is delicious and packed full of flavor. Broccolini is also known as broccolette or baby broccoli.
Sauteed broccolini ingredients
Broccolini Olive oil Butter Garlic granules and onion granules: I bet you are surprised I am using dried aromatics, trust me, it works perfectly for this recipe. That said, feel free to substitute with fresh onions and garlic, make sure to saute it until soft before adding the vegetable. Salt and ground black pepper Water
How to make sauteed broccolini on the stovetop
Wash the broccolini clean under running water, pat it dry with a kitchen paper towel until completely dry, and trim off the ends (about 1 inch off) Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet on medium-low heat until the butter is melted and oil hot. Add broccolini and saute for about 3 minutes, turning occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Season with garlic granules, onion granules, salt, and black pepper, and stir and cook for another 30 seconds. Carefully add water, stir to combine, and cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat and cook the broccolini for an additional 1-2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Take it off the heat and serve immediately with salmon, chicken, pork, or as desired. You can sprinkle some grated parmesan, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or lemon juice on the sauteed broccolini if you want, for some extra va-va-voom.
Health benefits of broccolini
I am sure it would come as no surprise to you of the health benefits of eating broccolini. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables and they have many fantastic health benefits. Broccolini is no exception because it contains sulforaphane which tells your body to produce more enzymes that are known to protect you against cancer. There are antioxidants in the broccolini that can protect your body against free radicals and it’s also packed with vitamin A, C, K, B1. One of the good things about broccolini is that you can eat it raw and makes a perfect addition to a crudite platter. If you are on a diet this is one vegetable that will give you many health benefits for consuming slightly fewer calories.
How to serve broccolini
Broccolini can be served healthy as a side dish with steak, chicken, or fish. I love to serve mine with Parmesan-crusted salmon, Air fryer salmon, or baked salmon in foil One-pot chicken and rice Mushroom rice Baked lemon chicken Garlic butter chicken bites Bacon wrapped chicken breast Boursin pasta Rasta pasta Cream cheese pasta Pink sauce pasta and many more
How to know when broccoli is cooked
A good tip to know when your broccolini is cooked perfectly is if the stem is tender and you can easily pierce it with a fork, then you have done it right. The colour will also change from some dull green to bright green.
How long does it last in the fridge
Once cooked, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container and it will stay fresh.
Is sauteed broccolini healthy
Yes, broccolini is low in calories, low in fat and it’s high in vitamin C. That means you can eat the serving size without any guilt at all.
More vegetable side dish
Roasted broccoli and cauliflower Cauliflower steak Sauteed green peas Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts If you made this stovetop broccolini recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
