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Broccolini with Garlic and Parmesan

Broccolini with Garlic and Parmesan

Broccolini is like a slightly more delicate version of broccoli. With a sprinkle of garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese, it transforms into a dinner party-worthy side dish.

Cook time

20 mins

Recipe Difficulty

Easy

Yield

Serves 5

Ingredients

  • ​3/4 lb (0.375 kg) broccolini, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook broccolini in boiling salted water until tender crisp, about 3 - 4 minutes; drain. Cool broccolini immediately in ice water; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof frypan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Add broccolini, lemon peel, pepper and salt; sauté until combined and broccolini is heated through. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  3. Preheat broiler. Broil until Parmesan cheese is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving

*Ingredient not included in nutritional analysis.

91 calories, 6.6 g fat, 3.5 g protein, 5.5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre, 193 mg sodium