Tangy Broccolini Toss Recipe Is Flavorful, Tender and So Easy To Make in 20 Minutes
Steamed broccolini is drizzled with vinaigrette before it's topped with goat cheese and toasted pine nuts
Turning broccolini from ordinary to extraordinary is easy with the right ingredients. This Tangy Broccolini Toss recipe uses toasted pine nuts, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and goat cheese to transform the steamed veg into an irresistible side. Also, this dish cooks to tender, not mushy, perfection in 20 minutes. It’s sure to become your favorite way to prepare broccolini to enjoy with chicken, steak, fish or any dinner main.
Not a fan of pine nuts? Don’t worry! You can swap them for another nut variety like almonds or walnuts or omit them altogether. The goat cheese in this dish can also be replaced with feta — which boasts salty and tangy flavors. Do you love cooking broccolini at home? Tell us your must-have ingredients that make it more flavorful in the comments below!
For more ways to cook with broccolini, try these recipes for Chicken Broccolini Stir-Fry and Tuna and Broccolini Salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. broccolini, trimmed
- 2 Tbs. pine nuts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, 2 oz.
Instructions
PrintFit steamer basket or metal colander into pot; fill pot with water, making sure water does not touch bottom of basket. Over high heat, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add broccolini; cover. Cook until tender, about 5 min. Transfer broccolini to serving platter.
In dry skillet over medium heat, cook pine nuts, stirring, until toasted, about 3 min.
In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over broccolini. Top with goat cheese and toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Fat: 16 gram
- Saturated Fat: 3 gram
- Protein: 5 gram
- Carbohydrate: 8 gram
- Fiber: 3 gram
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
- Sugar: 3 gram
- Sodium: 178 mg
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