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Sautéed Broccolini

This easy sautéed broccolini recipe is a perfect weeknight side dish! It's ready in minutes, and it's deliciously seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch broccolini trimmed, halved lengthwise if thick (about 6 ounces)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, then add the broccolini and salt and toss.
  2. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the water, cover, reduce the heat, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until tender and bright green.
  3. Remove from the heat, toss with the lemon juice, and season to taste.