Easy Garlic Butter Broccolini
A simple and flavorful side dish made with tender-crisp broccolini tossed in garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and season it with salt.
- Blanch the broccolini in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Add blanched broccolini, toss to coat, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier melting. You can use garlic-infused olive oil for a quicker alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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