This broccoletti is sautéed in a pan and takes just 10 minutes from start to finish. It's the perfect vegan & gluten-free side dish for the holidays and throughout the year. Infused with garlic and green onions & topped off with rich sesame.
This baby broccoli dish turns out perfectly every time. I'll show you how to cook it with ease, serve it and troubleshoot any issues!
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💌 Why I Love This Recipe
- PACKED with nutrients
- Crazy easy to make
- Takes just 10 minutes
- Perfect for the holidays
- Goes with almost any dish
- Vegan & gluten-free
- Tried & tested to perfection
You'll also have step-by-step photos & expert tips helping you along the way!
🥦 Ingredients
To make this side dish, you'll need just 5 simple ingredients (plus salt & pepper).
Ingredient Details
Broccoletti - Also called broccolini, baby broccoli, or tenderstem broccoli. Find it in the produce section usually next to broccoli.
Oil - In my opinion, the best oil to use is sesame oil. It adds a lot of flavor but doesn't overpower the hero ingredient. However, you could use any other vegetable oil too (olive, coconut, sunflower).
🔪 Equipment
- 1 large frying pan
- Knife and chopping board
- Spatula
⏲️ Steps
Hint - I provide the notes & images below to make it as easy as possible to recreate the dish. However, if you're in a hurry, feel free to scroll to the bottom of this post and grab the FULL recipe there as well.
- Wash and trim broccoletti, removing the woody ends.
- Heat up oil in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic & onions. Fry for 2 minutes, then remove the garlic.
- Add broccoletti and sauté for 5 minutes (turning it halfway through).
- Add sesame & salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoon of water, cover with a lid and steam for further 3 minutes.
Remove from heat & serve on its own or as a tasty side.
Add more seasoning, nuts, or chilli flakes if desired.
💡 Expert Tips
- If you can, find broccolini with thin stems. It will cook faster and have a more tender texture.
- Don't mince the garlic. Simply press on it with a side of a knife to crush it. This will help release the oils, but won't end up burnt.
- Make sure to turn each broccolini halfway through to prevent burning.
- If you prefer a softer texture, steam it for longer. Add a few extra tablespoon of water, cover with a lid and let steam.
- The tops will get slightly charred.
❓ FAQ
Broccoletti is just another word for broccolini. They both refer to a vegetable that's a hybrid between broccoli and Chinese kale.
It's milder than regular broccoli.
It has a slightly sweet taste and can be eaten raw (but tastes better when roasted or sautéed).
No, because we use a whole garlic clove that's just slightly crushed to help release oils.
Because it still stays whole, it's much harder to burn it.
After the initial sautéing part, garlic is removed altogether to allow broccoletti to cook.
Yes, it's perfectly safe to eat it raw.
🍋 Variations
Feel free to get creative!
- Lemons are a fab addition! Just add a squeeze on top right before serving.
- Lime is another citrus you could add for a zesty finish.
- Chilli flakes can be sprinkled on top for that extra kick of heat.
- Jalapeños can be thinly sliced and added before serving.
- When serving, you can drizzle more oil on top.
- Soy sauce or miso paste can be added for that umami flavor.
- Sprinkle some nuts on top. Cashews, peanuts & pine nuts all work super well!
🍽 Serving
There are practically endless ways of serving this.
It's the ideal side - crunchy, not too heavy, but still packed with flavour & so good for you!
I enjoy serving it most with my vegan pot pie, baked mac & cheese, stew and dumplings or vegan haggis.
I also like to serve it whenever my main meal is a little bit low on veggies. This way I can add an extra portion with minimal effort.
It also goes well with other veggies like carrots, cauliflower, and peppers.
📦 Storing & Freezing
Broccoletti is super easy to store.
To store - Let cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight container such as the one pictured above. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat thoroughly before serving.
To freeze - Lay it out on a lined tray, making sure they are placed in a single layer. Place in the freezer until completely frozen (about 2-3 hours). After that, you can transfer it to a plastic box or bag and place it back in the freezer. Use within 2 months.
To reheat - Microwave or reheat in the oven until piping hot.
🌱 Nutrition
Broccoletti is a nutritional powerhouse.
It's loaded with antioxidants, low in calories, but relatively high in fibre.
Studies show that it might help boost heart health and control blood sugar (Healthline).
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🍴Recipe
10-Minute Broccoletti In a Pan
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoletti 200g
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ tablespoon roasted sesame black or white
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim broccoletti, removing the woody ends.
- Heat up oil in a large pan or skillet.
- Add slightly crushed garlic & green onions.
- Gently fry for 2 minutes, then remove the garlic.
- Add broccoletti and sauté for 5 minutes (turning it halfway through).
- Add sesame & salt and pepper to taste.
- Lastly, add 2 tablespoon of water, cover with a lid, and steam for further 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat & serve on its own or as a tasty side.
- Add more seasoning, nuts, or chilli flakes if desired.
Notes
- Sesame oil works best, but feel free to use any other vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, coconut, etc).
- I recommend broccolini with thin stems. It cooks faster and has a more tender texture.
- Don't mince the garlic. Simply press on it with a side of a knife to crush it.
- Make sure to turn each broccolini halfway through.
- If you prefer a softer texture, steam it for longer. Add a few extra tablespoon of water, cover with a lid and let steam.
- The tops will get slightly charred.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.
Francesca
I like how fresh & simple this looks. Going to try it this week as we have just received big bunches of broccolini and looking for ways to use it up.
Carol Sue Billings
Hi, how doesBroccplettiin compare in nuturial value to Broccli Sprouts??