Sauteed Baby Broccoli




Serve 4      Prep: 5 min  Cook: 10 min


Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish,  The best part, it’s healthy and ready in under 10 minutes


Ingredients:




  • 1 bunches of baby broccoli, tough ends trimmed about 1 inch and discard
  • 1 T butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 lemon,  zested 
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 c water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add broccoli, garlic, lemon zest and, if using, red-pepper flakes. Cook until broccoli is bright green, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1/4 cup water to skillet; cover, and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.


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