Description
A quick and flavorful sautéed broccolette recipe featuring garlic, lemon, and Aleppo chili infused olive oil. This dish combines a brief blanching step with a fast sauté for a delicious, vibrant side that’s vegan, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 400 g broccolette
Seasonings & Oils
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking and infused oil)
- ½ pc lemon (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- 1 pc lemon (zested)
- ½ tsp Aleppo chili (or ¼ tsp regular chili flakes)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccolette: Trim a small amount off the end of the broccolette and cut the big stalks in half along the stem to ensure even cooking.
- Blanch the broccolette: Boil a large pot of salted water and blanch the broccolette for 1 minute then remove and let dry on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess water.
- Make infused oil: Microplane the peeled garlic clove and lemon zest into 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then stir in the Aleppo chili flakes to create a fragrant, spicy infused oil.
- Sauté the broccolette: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan until hot but not smoking, then add the broccolette. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until very hot, stirring to coat evenly without burning the oil.
- Finish and season: Add about two-thirds of the infused oil to the broccolette in the pan and turn off the heat. Season with sea salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then toss well to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Transfer immediately to plates and enjoy the garlicky, lemony, and mildly spicy broccolette as a light side dish.
Notes
- This method is great for broccolette, broccolini, or baby broccoli, offering a quick-cooking technique that preserves vibrant flavor and texture.
- The Aleppo chili adds a moderate heat and fruity flavor; regular chili flakes can be substituted if unavailable.
- This recipe is vegan, keto-friendly, and naturally gluten-free.
- For best results, avoid overheating the olive oil to prevent bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 649 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
