Name: Garlicky Broccolini
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian, Europe
Ingredients: 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 bunches broccolini (about 1 pound), trimmed (see note); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Why This Recipe Works

Broccolini is a bit more delicate than its cousin, so we had to adjust our tried and true broccoli pan-steaming method for our Garlicky Broccolini. We found that sautéing the broccolini before steaming it left us with scorched tips. Also, the florets with thicker stalks didn’t always cook correctly. We split the thicker stalks in half at the base to ensure they cooked evenly.

Many people have never even heard of broccolini, so we stuck with traditional, familiar flavors for our Garlicky Broccolini, like olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Before You Begin

Broccolini is also sold as baby broccoli or asparation. Serve with lemon wedges.

Instructions

STEAM BROCCOLINI Bring water and salt to boil in large skillet. Add broccolini and cook over medium-low heat, covered, until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and cook until liquid evaporates, about 30 seconds.

ADD SEASONINGS Stir in oil, garlic, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve.