Low Fat Charred Broccolini
Elevate your veggie game with this vibrant and flavorful Low Fat Charred Broccolini recipe, a quick and healthy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of broccolini by caramelizing its edges in a hot skillet, requiring just a few sprays of olive oil for a guilt-free twist. Accented with fragrant minced garlic, a spicy kick of red pepper flakes, and a bright squeeze of zesty lemon juice, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-calorie, plant-based recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, pairing beautifully with grilled proteins or as a standalone star. Vegan-friendly, loaded with fresh flavors, and irresistibly simple to make—this charred broccolini is destined to become your go-to green side!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams broccolini
- 10 sprays olive oil spray
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the broccolini. Trim the ends if necessary.
Step 2
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Halve the lemon and set aside one half for squeezing and slice the other half into rounds.
Step 4
Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Spray the pan with olive oil spray and add the broccolini in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
Step 6
Cook the broccolini for about 3 minutes, until it is vibrant green and the edges start to char.
Step 7
Turn the broccolini and add the minced garlic, allowing the garlic to become fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 8
Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until broccolini is tender and slightly charred.
Step 9
Remove the pan from heat and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the broccolini.
Step 10
Transfer to a serving plate, garnishing with lemon slices or rounds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (371.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 174.3 |
| Total Fat 2.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1288.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.7g | |
| Protein 11.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 178.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 134.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories