Best 12 Broccolini With Lemon Recipes

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Searching for a delicious and healthy side dish to accompany your main course? Look no further than broccolini with lemon! This vibrant vegetable dish combines the tender florets of broccolini with the bright, tangy flavor of lemon for a delightful medley of flavors. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it's also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknight meals or as a vibrant addition to your next brunch or luncheon. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a delectable side dish that will impress your family and friends alike.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED BROCCOLINI AND LEMON WITH PARMESAN



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Dumping cheese onto something, roasting it and calling it genius isn't the most original thought, but it's worth mentioning how wonderful this recipe is. Maybe it's the caramelized, jammy slices of lemon or maybe it's the almost burnt, crisp, frilly ends of tender broccolini. Whatever it is, a version of this is worthy of every dinner party. While there is something special about the broccolini here (nothing compares to the tender stalks and those wispy ends), this technique also works with root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and parsnips, as well as other brassicas like cauliflower and brussels sprouts. (This recipe is adapted from "Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes" by Alison Roman.)

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lemon, halved crosswise, seeds removed
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bunches broccolini, ends trimmed (or 1 pound broccoli, thinly sliced lengthwise, stem and all)
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Thinly slice half the lemon into rounds and set the other half aside. Toss lemon slices, garlic and broccolini with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, making sure everything is evenly coated, especially the broccolini tips so they get fried and crisp.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and roast until the broccolini is bright green, starting to char and the cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, squeeze the remaining half of the lemon over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 810 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON



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Broccolini looks like baby broccoli, but it's actually a natural hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale. (If you can't find it, broccoli rabe can be used in its place.) The tender stalks are blanched first and then sauteed with lemon zest for a quick vegetable dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Coarse salt
1 pound broccolini (1 to 2 bunches)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, zested into thin strips and juiced

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook broccolini until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, and transfer broccolini to ice-water bath. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lemon zest until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add broccolini and cook until warmed through. Transfer to a platter and season with salt and lemon juice.

LEMON BROCCOLINI



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound broccolini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and trim the broccolini and steam for 5 minutes, until it is crisp yet tender. Drain.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the broccolini and toss to coat.

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLINI



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Keep the crunch of the broccolini in this speedy stir-fried side dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces broccolini, ends trimmed (about 1 bunch)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium clove garlic, crushed
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Pinch of flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a medium sauté pan or wok over medium heat.
  • Rinse the broccolini under cold water and add to the heated pan or wok (you want to hear a nice sizzle). Put the lid on and allow to cook and steam for a couple of minutes, tossing once or twice so it doesn't burn.
  • Take off the lid and drizzle over 1 tablespoon olive oil, place the lid back on and cook the broccolini for a couple of minutes, shaking the pan from time to time to make sure it doesn't burn, until it is bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Stir the crushed garlic, lemon zest and a pinch of sea salt into the broccolini, then cover and cook for a further minute.
  • Remove the lid, stir in the lemon juice and transfer to a serving plate.

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON



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Simple sauteed broccolini with butter and lemon.

Provided by Christine Cushing

Categories     dinner,North American,side,Spring,vegetables,vegetarian,Winter

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 oz brocolinni
2 oz butter
1 Tbsp shallot, chopped
¼ tsp garlic, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the brocolinni in boiling salted water, soak in ice cold water.
  • In a hot pan, sauté the shallots and garlic in butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

BROCCOLINI WITH SESAME SAUCE AND LEMON



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This steamed broccolini dressed with a salty-sweet sesame sauce is a perfect side for heavy winter dinners

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Side     Vegetarian     Soy Sauce     Sesame Oil     Lemon     Honey     Dairy Free     Vegan     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bunches broccolini (about 3 lb. total), trimmed, halved lengthwise
Kosher salt
¼ cup tahini
2 Tbsp. white miso
1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
4 Tbsp. vegetable or other neutral oil, divided
2 tsp. honey, divided
½ lemon, seeds removed
Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook broccolini in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain and transfer to paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, mix tahini, miso, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sesame oil, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 tsp. honey, and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl to combine; season sesame sauce with salt.
  • Cut lemon lengthwise into quarters, then thinly slice crosswise. Toss in a small bowl with remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and remaining 1 tsp. honey; season lightly with salt.
  • Spread sesame sauce on a platter and arrange broccolini on top. Scatter lemon over; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Do Ahead: Sesame sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

LEMON-SCENTED BROCCOLINI



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Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon-pepper, lemon peel and lemon juice. If you prefer, use broccoli instead.-Kim Champion, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 pounds Broccolini or broccoli spears
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add broccolini; cook, uncovered, until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccolini in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon-pepper, lemon zest and salt. Add broccolini; toss until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED LEMON BROCCOLINI



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Broccolini's mild sweetness paired with tangy lemon juice make this easy grilled recipe one you'll keep coming back to. Broccolini doesn't take long to grill and is best eaten with the stems slightly crispy and the florets with a slight char. For extra smoky flavor, used smoked salt.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound broccolini
¼ cup finely shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Trim about 1/4 inch off the bottoms of the broccolini and remove any leaves.
  • Brush broccolini with some of the oil mixture. Place on the grate and grill for 7 to 9 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, brushing on more oil mixture. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 407 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BROCCOLINI WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE



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A broccoli recipe for those who thought they hated broccoli. Brocconlini is sweeter and milder tasting than mature broccoli. Found this jewel of a recipe in my March 2003 Better Homes and Garden magazine. Fresh asparagus, pea pods or romanesco would make excellent substitutes for the broccolini. Mascarpone is available at Trader Joe's and well-stocked grocery stores.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Broccolini ("baby broccoli")
2 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon snipped fresh marjoram (original recipe called for thyme)
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Cook the broccolini until crisp-tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. (For asparagus: 3-5 minutes; pea pods: 2-4 minutes; romanesco: 7-8 minutes.).
  • Drain well.
  • To make the lemon sauce, in a small bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, milk, marjoram, lemon peel and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the cooked broccolini to a serving platter. Spoon the lemon sauce over the vegetables. Garnish with a marjoram sprig.
  • Serve warm.

BROCCOLINI WITH LEMON OIL



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Categories     Citrus     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Broccoli     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 lb Broccolini (6 bunches), trimmed and thick stalks halved lengthwise
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Remove zest from lemon in 1-inch-wide strips with a vegetable peeler. Cut off any white pith from zest with a small sharp knife. Halve lemon and set aside.
  • Heat oil and zest in a 5-quart wide heavy pot over moderate heat until zest is golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and discard zest, reserving oil in pot.
  • Cook Broccolini in an 8- to 10-quart pot two-thirds full of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well in a large colander.
  • Reheat lemon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add Broccolini and cook, tossing, until coated well and heated through, about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste, then squeeze half of lemon over Broccolini. (Reserve remaining lemon half for another use.)

MY MOTHER'S LEMONY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI



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My mom used to make super succulent chicken with broccoli for our family in Montana. The few lucky guests invited for supper could not stop raving. -Jessy Drummond, Springfield, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
Lemon wedges
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder and paprika. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in flour mixture; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Add broth, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Serve with chicken, lemon wedges and, if desired, rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccolini: Look for broccolini with tightly closed florets and tender stems. Avoid any bunches with yellowing or wilted leaves.
  • Trim the broccolini properly: Cut off the tough ends of the broccolini stems, about 1 inch from the bottom.
  • Blanch the broccolini: Blanching helps to preserve the broccolini's bright green color and crisp texture. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the florets are bright green and the stems are tender. Immediately transfer the broccolini to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Broccolini can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, roasting, grilling, and steaming. Each cooking method will produce a slightly different flavor and texture.
  • Add flavor with seasonings and sauces: Broccolini is a versatile vegetable that can be paired with a variety of seasonings and sauces. Some popular options include lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Broccolini is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and tender texture, broccolini is a great addition to salads, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and more. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetable to add to your meal, reach for broccolini.

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