Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Easy Sides: Sauteed Broccolini with Garlic


When it comes to getting dinner on the table without losing your sanity, quick side dishes are key. They allow you to focus on the star of the show (the entrée) while complimenting it beautifully with practically zero effort. Some favorites of mine are quick-cook brown rice, quinoa, or some sautéed veggies. This broccolini is probably the easiest recipe I’ve posted to date. Perfectly crunchy yet full of its natural flavor, the garlic adds a little zing! There’s so much to love! Lights, camera, action.

Servings: 4

What You’ll Need:
  • 1 package broccolini (also known as “baby broccoli” – but if you don’t have broccolini, regular broccoli works great too! Just try chopping it into bite-size pieces)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Cooking spray/small frying pan
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

The Step-by-Step:
  1. Cut the garlic cloves long-ways into really thin slices.
  2. Spray pan with cooking spray and let heat on the stove for about 30 seconds before adding half the garlic. Stir it lightly, and after about 30 more seconds, stir in the broccolini.
  3. Do not touch for about 2 minutes! This is important to get that nice sear!
  4. Add the rest of the garlic. Ligthly toss, then turn off the heat. Leave the pan on the stove so it keeps “cooking.”
  5. When ready to serve, drizzle with the olive oil.

enjoy!!!
xoxo n

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