12 Broccolini Recipes That Make the Most of Broccoli's Milder Cousin
Try this mild cruciferous vegetable sautéed, stir-fried, broiled, steamed, cooked in soup, and even as a topping for pizza.
Paola + Murray
Broccolini deserves a place on your table. This cross between Chinese broccoli and the standard-issue broccoli you're used to seeing in the grocery store is the star of these broccolini recipes, and we think you'll really like them. Why do we like broccolini so much? It requires less prep than regular broccoli, so you can leave the peeler in the drawer and keep the stalks and florets attached. It's also mild in flavor, making it the perfect addition to everything from stir-fries and soups to pizza and sandwiches.
Try it simply sautéed with lemon and garlic, or tossed with ginger and sesame oil. Steam it alongside sweet potato and salmon for a nutritious one-pot meal, or stuff it into veggie melts with a tangy caper sauce. And if you can't decide between broccolini and regular broccoli, why choose? We've got a version of fritto misto that sees them both coated in a light batter and fried until crispy—a broccoli lover's dream come true.
Related: 16 Broccoli Rabe Recipes That Prove Just How Versatile This Vegetable Really Is
Sautéed Broccolini
This quick and easy recipe showcases broccolini's star power without muting its mild flavor. Be sure not to overcook it to keep the stalks nice and vibrant.
Broccoli Fritto Misto
A garlicky dipping sauce accompanies this hot and crisp starter, which features both broccolini and regular broccoli. The secret to the light-as-air batter is a mixture of club soda and white rice flour.
Pad See Ew
Bite-size pieces of broccolini are stir-fried with skirt steak, rice noodles, and beaten eggs to make this Thai food favorite. A garlicky-sweet soy sauce is stirred in at the end and cooked until caramelized, imparting tons of delicious flavor.
Summer-Veggie Melts With Caper Sauce
In this meatless hoagie recipe, broccolini, bell peppers, and red onion are grilled until charred and crisp-tender, then piled onto rolls with melty provolone cheese. A swipe of creamy caper-basil sauce adds just the right amount of tanginess.
Ginger-Lemongrass Broth With Noodles, Silken Tofu, and Broccoli
A fragrant, lemongrass-scented broth is the base for silken tofu, noodles, and broccolini in this light, warming soup. Adding the vegetables at the very end helps them to wilt them just enough without overcooking.
Sumac-Dusted Salmon With Broccolini
Broccolini turns crispy and charred when broiled alongside salmon filets, quartered oranges, and croutons in this sheet-pan dinner. Sumac, the crimson red spice popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, is to thank for the tart-and-tangy brightness that kisses each of the components.
Broccolini With Peperoncini
Serve this spicy, garlicky side dish with your favorite pasta recipe or roasted protein. You can find dried Italian chiles at specialty markets or online.
Vegetable Lovers' Deep-Dish Pizza
Broccolini teams up with peppers, onions, and artichoke hearts to top this decadent deep-dish pizza. The recipe calls for homemade dough but it works just as well with store-bought. It's a cheesy, saucy pie that vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love.
Broccolini With Sesame and Ginger
Ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce lend deep flavor to sautéed broccolini in this easy side. Toasted sesame seeds are added for serving and bring a delicious crunch. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, broiled fish, or seared steak to get in your greens.
Easy Steamed Salmon With Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini
Your steamer basket takes center stage in this nutritious, one-pot recipe featuring salmon, Broccolini, and sweet potatoes. Drizzle it all with an easy, four-ingredient miso vinaigrette before serving to bring tangy, umami goodness to the table.
Lemony Baby Broccoli
Few flavors complement the broccoli family quite like fresh lemon. To make this simple side, broccolini is briefly sautéed with garlic and red pepper flakes before being pan-steamed until crisp-tender. A splash of lemon juice brightens things up at the very end.
Chicken-and-Gnocchi Bake With Broccolini
Tender broccolini and shredded chicken are tossed with gnocchi and a mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses for this cozy pasta bake.
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