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Seared broccolini and slices of browned garlic on a plate.
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Skillet Charred Broccolini

This skillet charred broccolini comes together in a flash to ensure that you can get a veggie side dish on the table no matter how busy you might be.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 266

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • 10 to 12 ounces broccolini, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • A good spritz of lemon
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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    A person pouring olive oil into a skillet.
  • Drop in the garlic, pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and stir frequently until the garlic turns golden and infuses the oil, about 2 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
    A person cooking garlic slices and pepper flakes in a skillet.
  • Add the broccolini to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
    Broccolini and garlic slices in a metal skillet.
  • Pour in the water carefully--it will steam and may splatter--raise the heat to high, cover, and steam for 3 to 4 minutes.
    Broccolini and garlic in a skillet with a person pouring liquid into the skillet.
  • Uncover the skillet and season with salt, if needed. Continue searing the broccolini until it's charred to your liking, 2 to 5 minutes.
    Broccolini and garlic slices in a metal skillet.
  • Spritz some lemon juice over top and rush to the table.
    A person squeezing a lemon half into a skillet filled with broccolini and garlic.

Notes

  1. Work in batches--If your broccolini won't fit comfortably in a single layer in the skillet, cook it in two batches.
  2. Don't burn the garlic--Garlic is notorious for burning, which turns it bitter. If your slices start getting too dark, scoop them out and add them back to the pan later.
  3. Storage and reheating--Store leftover broccolini in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a warm skillet or an air fryer until crisped and heated through.
  4. Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 53mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g