Garlicky Broccolini Food

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and the salt to a boil. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccolini stems. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise.
• When the water comes to a full boil, add the broccolini, return to a boil, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until the stalks are crisp tender. Drain and immediately immerse the broccolini in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Drain in a colander and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broccolini and stir until heated through.

GARLICKY BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Trim broccolini of ends. Place 4-5" long thin stalks into a skillet and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Add salt and reduce heat. Simmer broccolini 6-7 minutes, until tender and bright green.
• Drain the broccolini and return skillet to stove over medium heat. Add EVOO to pan, then garlic.
• Cook garlic 2-3 minutes.
• Add broccolini to pan and coat in garlic and oil, then serve.

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.

GARLICKY BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Trim broccolini of ends. Place 4 to 5-inch long, thin stalks into a skillet and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil. Add salt and reduce heat. Simmer broccolini 6 to 7 minutes, until tender and bright green. Drain the broccolini and return skillet to stove over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to pan, then garlic. Cook garlic 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccolini to pan and coat in garlic and oil then serve.

LEMON GARLIC BROCCOLINI

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.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Cut off and discard the tough ends of the broccoli rabe and cut the rest of into 2-inch pieces. Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse. Drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the broccoli to the hot oil. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, covered, over medium to low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the stalks are tender but still al dente. Add the reserved garlic, check the seasonings, and serve hot.

BROCCOLINI WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, vinegar, chili paste, and cornstarch, and mix well. Set aside.
• Spray a wok with olive oil spray and heat over high heat until a splash of water dances on the surface.
• Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Add sesame oil and broccolini and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add sauce and continue to stir fry for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce is thickened and broccolini is tender-crisp.
• Stir in scallions and heat through.

CHILLI & GARLIC BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Steam or blanch broccolini for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain & refresh.
• Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add garlic & chilli. Cook for 1 -2 minutes until garlic just starts to colour (dont let get brown or it will be bitter).
• Add broccolini, season well with s & p, then toss to warm through.

GINGER GARLIC BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add ginger, pepper and garlic, saute 30 seconds.
• Add broccolini and salt, saute 2 minutes.
• Add mirin and water, cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until tender.

SHEET PAN KUNG PAO BEEF WITH ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large measuring cup, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, sauce, bell peppers, dried chilies and scallions. Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
• Pour out the beef and veggie mixture onto one side of the baking sheet.
• Place the broccolini on the other side and drizzle with oil and season with garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes.
• Roast for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and then give the beef a stir. Sprinkle with peanuts and return to oven for another 15 minutes. Garnish with scallions and serve.