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Sauteed Broccolini

Our simple recipe for sauteed broccolini is an incredibly flavorful recipe featuring garlic, capers, lemon, and finished with shaved parmesan. You are going to love this one!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword sauteed broccolini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 148 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces broccolini trimmed & halved lengthwise if thick
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons capers chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese as garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large nonstick skillet and turn the heat to medium.
  2. Mix in the garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and capers. Cook for 1-2 minutes stirring frequently, until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
  3. Add the broccolini, drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil, salt and pepper and stir to coat.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan, then mix everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the water has evaporated.
  6. Turn off the heat and mix in the lemon juice.
  7. Transfer broccolini to a serving plate and optionally garnish with shaved parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
Sauteed Broccolini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 521mg23%
Potassium 29mg1%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1093IU22%
Vitamin C 55mg67%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.