What Is Broccolini?
Broccolini is a healthy green vegetable and a hybrid between broccoli and Chinese gai lan (Chinese broccoli).
When you have a hybrid, the taste combines the best of both vegetables.
Broccolini has smaller florets and much longer and thinner stems. The florets have more of a bite and the stems are crunchy.
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Broccolini Recipe
This healthy vegetable is always available in my neighborhood grocery stores and farmers market.
It’s in season now so I decided to make this easy recipe of garlic butter sauteed broccolini.
The recipe takes only 10 minutes to make from start to finish.
How to Cook Broccolini?
The best way to cook is a simple saute in a pan with simple ingredients below:
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Lemon juice
Cooking broccolini takes only a few minutes so the vegetables retains its original flavors and fresh good taste.
Nutrition Facts
This healthy vegetable is packed full of nutrition and vitamins with many health benefits.
It’s very low in calories, with only 37 calories in one cup of serving. It has zero cholesterol and almost no fat.
You can learn all about its nutrition here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Steam, Bake or Roast Broccolini?
Yes, you sure can. There are many ways to cook the vegetable. Steamed, baked and roasted broccoli are some of the best ways to cook the vegetable.
Broccoli Rabe Vs Broccolini
Are they the same? No, they are not. Both are completely different from each other.
Broccoli rape is a leafy vegetable while the latter has stalks and florets, with no leaves.
Below is the picture comparing the two vegetables. Source: Twitter.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 100 calories per serving. Try this garlic butter sauteed broccolini for your dinner tonight!
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
This meal is best served with a main dish. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Broccolini with Garlic Butter
Healthy broccolini cooked in a pan. This easy sauteed broccolini recipe with garlic butter takes only 10 mins to make and perfect for weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (0.4 kg) broccolini
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 squirt lemon juice
Instructions
- Trim the bottom part of the broccolini stems, about 1/2 inch.
- Heat up a skillet on medium heat and add the butter. Saute the garlic until they turn light brown before adding the broccolini. Toss with a spatula to combine well with the garlic.
- Add salt and ground black pepper, to taste. Add a few squirts of lemon juice. Once the stems of the broccolini become tender, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
4 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 100Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 15mgSodium 35mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 4g
Tonya
Tried this with something labelled baby broccoli, but looked like broccolini. I’ve not had broccolini, so I don’t know the difference. This recipe was delicious! Added a bit of broth after the broccoli was browned in the skillet because I wanted it softer. Also added some sesame oil and seeds before serving. So much flavor! Loved the lime with it too! (Didn’t have a lemon.)
Linda Tondi
I have tried some of your recipes and enjoy them very much! Thank You for sending these delicious recipes!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome thanks for trying my recipe!
Peter N. Proquitte
Thank you ever so much for such a pleasant and clear presentation with all nutritional explanation.
Romas David
Great recipe. I actually really appreciate this amazing recipe. I will make it for my family. Thanks!..
The Modern Proper
There’s just something about broccolini that gets me every time.
Juliana
To reduce the bitterness, be sure to first blanch the broccolini in boiling water for 1-2 min, and then saute. It improves the final result hugely. Also broccolini is not a hybrid of broccoli and gai lan, it is actually of the mustard family, popular in Italy, but relatively unknown elsewhere.
Kristene Rodrigues
I think you may be confusing broccolini with broccoli rabe. The latter is indeed bitter, and a cross with the turnip/mustard green family.
Sunjida
Wow ! all this recipe contain full of nutrition and looks so beautiful.
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
Wow this looks amazing!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Sara.