broccolini
I’m ashamed to say it took 26 years of life for me to understand the magic of broccolini. This simple side dish is a step up from the classic broccoli and makes you feel fancy in the comfort of your home. Feel free to use the below as a guide and adjust where you may. Bon appetit!
Ingredients:
3-4 heads of broccolini, depending on size
1-2 lemons
2 cloves of garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 425°
Clean your heads of broccolini and lay on a towel to dry
If the broccolini pieces are large, slice in half longways. If the heads of broccolini are small, feel free to keep them as is.
Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic
Toss your broccolini and minced garlic together on a sheet pan
Add extra virgin olive oil (~2 tablespoons), 1 teaspoon of salt, and juice of 1/2 lemon, then mix together
Roast at 425° for 10-12 minutes, until it starts to char
Remove from the oven and squeeze the remaining 1/2 lemon over the top, then toss together
Taste for salt and citrus - if needed, squeeze additional lemon and a pinch more of salt
Serve warm or at room temperature* with a few lemon slices as garnish. Bon appetit!
*Roasted broccolini is great at room temp, which makes this a great side dish for your next dinner party. Prep ahead and save on oven space!
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10-15 minutes | Feeds: 4