# garlic broccolini

A simple and delicious vegetable side dish made by blanching and then sautéing broccolini in garlic-infused olive oil.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 bunch broccolini
- salt, for boiling water
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 clove garlic
- flaky salt, for garnish (optional)
- black pepper, freshly cracked, for garnish (optional)
- wedge lemon (optional)

## Instructions

1. Trim the ends of the broccolini.
2. Blanch the broccolini in boiling salted water.
3. Remove the broccolini from the boiling water and shock it in an ice bath.
4. Drain and dry the broccolini with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
5. Heat a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and add the minced garlic.
6. Once the garlic is translucent, add the broccolini and toss until heated through.
7. Remove from the pan, garnish with flaky salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a wedge of lemon.

## Equipment

- knife
- pot
- tongs
- bowl
- kitchen towel
- pan

## Tips

- This recipe works perfectly with regular broccoli.
- This technique also works for green beans.
- You can also use this cooking style for asparagus.
- Add a knob of butter, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- A grate of parmesan cheese won't hurt.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@karens_cooking/video/7608000765147254047?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7706240548797580832
- Creator: karens_cooking
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/aa283a45-8d5b-4ef3-858e-dd0ee9fc83e6
- Extracted: 2026-11-09

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