Sauteed Broccolini Recipe

In this easy recipe for sauteed broccolini, the broccolini is cooked in butter with garlic until tender-crisp.

It's a simple and delicious vegetable side dish you can make in about 15 minutes.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, halved lengthwise if thick (about 6 ounces)
¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, then add the broccolini and salt and toss.
2. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the water, cover, reduce the heat, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until tender and bright green.
3. Remove from the heat, toss with the lemon juice, and season to taste.