Garlic Parmesan Broccolini

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Garlic Parmesan Broccolini - easy and delicious way to cook broccolini! This recipe calls for 5 ingredients and takes only 10 minutes. A perfect side dish for every meal.

Easy and quick garlic Parmesan broccolini recipe.
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Difference Between Broccoli And Broccolini

Broccoli and broccolini are two different vegetables. Broccolini is the hybrid of broccoli and Chinese mustard green (gai lan). It’s similar to broccoli in the sense it has florets, albeit much smaller.

The stems is also longer and thinner, similar to gai lan. The texture and taste is more like gai lan than broccoli. Personally, I love broccolini more than broccoli.

Easy Garlic Parmesan Broccolini in a skillet.

How To Cook Broccolini

Shaving Parmesan cheese on top of broccoli, ready to serve.

You can get broccolini all year round at any regular supermarkets, with its peak season from October to April.

The best way to cook broccolini is a simple saute or stir fry as the cooking method retains its vibrant green color and amazing texture.

For me, Garlic Parmesan Broccolini is an easy and quick recipe that delivers amazing results. The broccoli is perfectly cooked, with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Every bite is a nice crunch and the Parmesan cheese adds a nice nuance to the vegetables.

You might love it better than broccoli. Enjoy!


Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 136 calories per serving.

Healthy homemade Broccolini with garlic and Parmesan cheese.

What To Serve With Garlic Parmesan Broccolini

This meal is best served as a side dish to your meat, chicken, or pasta main dish. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

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4.50 from 14 votes

Garlic Parmesan Broccolini

Garlic Parmesan Broccolini – easy and delicious way to cook broccolini! This recipe calls for 5 ingredients and takes only 10 minutes. A perfect side dish for every meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb (500g) broccolini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 wedges lemon, optional

Instructions 

  • Rinse the broccolini with cold water and trim 1/2 inch (1cm) off the bottom part of the stems.
  • Heat up a skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic until they turn light brown before adding the broccolini. Toss and stir the broccolini and garlic with a spatula.
  • Add salt to taste. Once the stems of the broccolini become tender, remove from heat. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges (optional). Serve immediately.

Notes

It’s best to use a block Parmesan cheese and freshly shred it on top of the broccolini. However, store-bought shredded Parmesan cheese will be great, too.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 110kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 143mg, Potassium: 33mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 2057IU, Vitamin C: 110mg, Calcium: 142mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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4 Comments

  1. yeh ximin says:

    5 stars

  2. Susan Nalbandian says:

    nevermind….just found it WAY down at the bottom of the page.

    1. Danielle says:

      You had to scroll past it to leave this comment.. good lord.

  3. Susan Nalbandian says:

    Where’s the recipe? All I see is about broccolini and how to cook it….no recipe.