Balsamic Broccolini Food

BROCCOLINI WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
• In the meantime, remove the bottom third of the broccolini stems and discard.
• In a small bowl, whisk together, the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and sugar. Set aside.
• When the water comes to a full boil, drop in the broccolini. Return to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the stalks are tender. Drain well and place in a serving dish.
• Drizzle dressing over the broccolini and toss to coat. Squeeze lemon juice over the broccolini and sprinkle with salt and fresh pepper.
• Serve warm.

BALSAMIC GLAZED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until crisp tender. Place broccoli in a serving bowl; keep warm.
• In a small saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by half. stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli, tossing gently to coat.

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Blanch the broccolini in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the lemon zest and garlic and stir. Drain the broccolini and add it to the garlic mixture and heat for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and toss well before serving.

SAUTEED LEEKS AND BROCCOLINI WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over med heat.
• Add broccolini and leeks, saute 4 minutes.
• add oregano, pepper, garlic and saute 3 minutes.
• stir in remaining ingredients and cook until liquit almost evaporates - about 30 seconds.

GARLIC-ROASTED BROCCOLI DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine oil and garlic.
• Spread broccoli florets onto baking sheet.
• Pour garlic oil, salt and pepper over broccoli and toss to coat.
• Roast in oven at 475 degrees for 6-9 minutes, turning once. Broccoli should be tender and slightly charred on the edges.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving!

ROASTED BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Trim 2 inches off the ends of the broccolini stems and cut any thick stalks in half lengthwise. Place the broccolini in a single layer on two sheet pans. (If you put them on one sheet pan, the broccolini will steam rather than roast.) Drizzle each sheet pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and toss well. Roast for 15 minutes, until the broccolini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.