Garlic Butter Broccolini

Enjoy a quick and flavorful side dish with this easy garlic butter broccolini recipe. Tender-crisp broccolini is tossed in a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce, creating a simple yet delicious vegetable side. This garlic broccolini is perfect for adding a healthy and tasty element to any meal - *Recipe Swap* with benjamins.kitchen

Ingredients

• 6–8 broccolini stalks, trimmed and cleaned

• Reserved warm chicken stock (from risotto prep)

• ½–1 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1–2 garlic cloves, halved

• 1 small chunk shallot or onion

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Blanch broccolini in hot chicken stock for 20–40 seconds.

   Transfer to ice water. Once cooled, dry on a towel.

2. Reheat the same pan used for chicken. Add broccolini and let it sear for 30 seconds without touching.

3. Flip and add butter, garlic, and shallot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.

   Season with salt and pepper.

   Optional: For a softer texture, add a splash of chicken stock, cover, and steam 3–5 minutes.