Sautéed Broccolini

This easy sautéed broccolini recipe is a perfect weeknight side dish! It's ready in minutes, and it's deliciously seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.96 stars (44 reviews)

Keywords

Broccolini, Broccolini recipe, How to cook broccolini

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccolini (trimmed, halved lengthwise if thick (about 6 ounces))
¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Cuisine

American

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, then add the broccolini and salt and toss.
Cook, tossing occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the water, cover, reduce the heat, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until tender and bright green.
Remove from the heat, toss with the lemon juice, and season to taste.

Reviews

Margarita on 2026-02-10 20:09:49 (5 stars):
Delicious! I added lemon zest since I love lemon so much.
Bailey on 2026-01-26 17:38:51 (5 stars):
So easy and very tasty - thank you!
Kate on 2026-01-25 19:07:28 (5 stars):
One of those recipes you keep eating from the pan. Hope there is some left for others...
LSobczak on 2025-09-21 19:14:07 (5 stars):
This was tasty, easy and quick. Even for me, a notoriously slow cooker. Should have sliced more if my stalks in half tho.
Raquel Gutierrez on 2025-09-07 18:36:20 (5 stars):
Love this, although I do cook mine for a little longer as I like it to be a little charred and topped with lemon juice and parm.
Joe on 2025-08-16 14:42:01 (5 stars):
Absolutely delicious recipe. Thank you!!
Sue on 2025-07-08 21:19:42 (5 stars):
Great recipe! Simple & perfect. I've made this a few times & every time it's delicious!!
Alicia on 2025-04-01 17:19:45 (5 stars):
Wow, this was so fast and simple, yet so yummy! I made it last minute and only had 6 boneless chicken thighs, about a tsp or so of dried thyme and part of a whole garlic head. Just here to report that it still worked out and tasted great! I did cut back the time to about 25-30 minutes cooking. Then paired it with brocollini and sweet potatoes. Delicious!
Caterina on 2025-03-25 03:43:48 (5 stars):
Best broccolini recipe!! I added a small red chilli thinly sliced instead of the red pepper flakes. Incredible !
Lynn s on 2025-03-08 21:11:28 (5 stars):
This was delicious! I got some baby broccoli from the farmers market and was happy how thos turned out.