Paleo Charred Broccolini
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Paleo Charred Broccolini recipe! Perfectly roasted in a hot skillet, these tender-crisp stalks develop a smoky char that pairs beautifully with fragrant sautéed garlic, a bright pop of lemon zest, and a dash of fiery red pepper flakes. Tossed with rich olive oil and seasoned with cracked black pepper and sea salt, this dish is not only paleo-friendly but irresistibly savory and fresh. Ready in just 18 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to any main course. Whether you're seeking a healthy vegetable dish or a crowd-pleasing Paleo option, this charred broccolini is bound to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams broccolini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole lemon
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the broccolini under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Trim any rough or dry ends from the stems.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Zest the lemon and then cut it in half to use the juice later.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the broccolini to the skillet in a single layer. Use tongs to turn the broccolini occasionally, allowing it to char slightly in spots, about 4-5 minutes.
Season with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the broccolini, and sprinkle with lemon zest. Toss to combine all the ingredients well.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the broccolini is tender-crisp but still vibrant in color.
Transfer the broccolini to a serving platter and serve immediately as a delightful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1271 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
