Crispy, tasty and delicious! This broccolini recipe is fast and easy to make and uses simple ingredients that you probably have on hand!
This is one of those recipes that is so easy, I’m almost embarrassed to post a recipe for it…similar to my tuna recipe! Give it a try and you will see what I mean! Serve it with Homemade Chicken Nuggets or Moghrabieh.
It also gets bonus points for being both clean eating and Paleo compliant too! It’s also a fast low carb side dish if that’s your thing.
You do need to trim off the very end of broccolini before cooking, which takes all of 20 seconds (I line up the stems and trim the whole bunch at once). Other than *maybe* this Roasted Frozen Broccoli, vegetable prep doesn’t get much easier or faster than when you are cooking broccoli.
Sauteed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon JuiceYield:
If you are lucky enough to get your hands on broccolini, you want to keep it simple so the delicious delicate flavor can come through. This recipe with just garlic and lemon is the perfect pairing!
- 1 Bunch Broccolini
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 Tablespoons Water
- 1/2 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Rinse the broccolini and try to dry it as much as possible. If it is too wet, it will splash when you add it to the pan
- Heat the Avocado oil in a saute pan over medium heat
- Add the minced garlic and saute for about 10 seconds
- Carefully add the broccolini and 4 Tablespoons of water. Cover the pan
- Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently to keep it from burning
- If it starts to burn, add 2 more tablespoons of water and put the lid back on.
- After 8 minutes, turn off the heat. Add the salt and pepper and stir well.
- Right before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the broccolini
- Serve and enjoy!
Other Options to try: clean eating broccolini
Broccolini is surprisingly easy to make and this recipe is no exception. I added some lemon juice and garlic to fancy it up, but feel free to experiment with different flavors. When it comes to seasoning, you really can’t go wrong.
Here are a few of my favorites:
- Avocado oil, chili pepper flakes and salt
- Avocado oil, garlic, salt and oregano
- Avocado oil, salt and orange zest
- Avocado oil, onions and salt
- Toss it into a stir fry
- Chop it small and add to an omelet
- Chop it small and add to soups or stews
How to clean, prep and cook broccoli stems
FAQ
Should you eat the stems of broccolini?
Are you supposed to trim broccolini?
Do you cut stems off broccoli?
Do you have to remove leaves from broccolini?
How do you cut off a bunch of broccolini?
Wash each bunch of broccolini, then trim the bottom ½-inch off of each stalk. Don’t cut off more than the bottom third of the broccolini stems. Removing the tough end ensures that the broccolini cooks evenly and the texture is perfect!
What is the best way to eat broccoli, raw or cooked?
Consuming raw broccoli allows for a better use of its nutritional value. Raw broccoli is richer in vitamins, which can be lost in the cooking process, its fibers are also intact, since when cooked they are softened. This feature is interesting for intestinal functioning.
Can you eat florets and stems of broccolini?
You can eat both the florets and stems of Broccolini. The stems are thinner and less woody than regular broccoli stems, which means less prep and more delicious veggies for you. Do You Cut the Ends Off Broccolini? The best part about Broccolini is that there is barely any prep involved.
Can you eat the ends of broccolini?
Yes you can absolutely eat the ends of broccolini! Do not throw out broccolini stems – they’re packed with nutrition. The tender stems of broccolini can be eaten raw or cooked. You can chop them up and put them into a salad, dip them into a healthy vegetable dip, stir-fry or steam them!