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Sauteed Broccolini - Step by Step

July 19, 2023

Learn the BEST way to Saute Broccolini®. Sauteed Broccolini® is a great side to your weeknight dinner meal – serve it as a side to protein or enjoy it on its own. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s quick, simple to make, and delicious.

Sauteed broccolini with onions on a white plate with a bunch of Broccolini next to it.

INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

You only need a few ingredients to saute Broccolini®. A bunch of Broccolini®, butter and seasoning of choice.

Ingredients laid out on a white board.

Broccolini® - This super simple superfood is a mix of broccoli and Chinese kale. It’s easily available at your local supermarket or independent retailer. Look for the Broccolini® name on the tag to make sure you are getting Broccolini®.
Olive Oil – any type of oil can be used in this recipe.
Herb Garlic Butter – can be purchased from the supermarket, or you can make your own using softened salted butter, garlic, and fresh herbs. Great way to use up leftover herbs in the fridge. Recipe for garlic butter available here. You can also substitute with regular butter, and a few cloves of garlic.
Seasoning of choice
Other Vegetables – you can also add other vegetables such as red onions, green beans, asparagus, Cauli-Blossom® etc.

Difference between sauteing and stir-frying

Sauteing and stir-frying are similar cooking techniques, however, there are subtle differences between the two.

Stir-frying is a Chinese cooking technique in which food is cooked at high heat, while it is tossed or stirred in a wok. Traditionally, a wok is used to make a stir-fry, however, you can also use a frying pan. The tossing and stirring action facilitate even and fast cooking, with the high heat charring the vegetables in places.

Sauteing is similar to stir-frying, however, it usually involves using more oil (or fat such as butter or ghee), and medium heat versus high heat. This means that the process can take a little longer, but it results in a more even cook, and no charring.

Check out our recipe for stir-fry Broccolini® with garlic and cashews here.

HOW TO Saute BROCCOLINI

Step 1: Start off with heating the garlic butter until sizzling. You can also another fat such as olive oil or ghee. Add sliced onion, and cook, stirring occasionally till the onion is soft. This will take about 3 minutes.

A large frying pan with sliced onions and Broccolini.

Step 2: Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the Broccolini®. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes until bright green and tender. It is also possible to add other vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, Cauli-Blossom®, carrots etc.

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Step 3: Remove the Broccolini® from heat, and season with salt and pepper, or your favourite seasoning.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Sauteed Broccolini® is an incredibly versatile recipe that can be served with a variety of proteins. Such as lamb, chicken, beef, fish or pork. Serve with roasted vegetables or pan-fried tofu for a meatless vegetarian or vegan option. Or just eat it on its own as a main. Check out our collection of sauteed Broccolini recipes below:

A green plate with rump roast on skewers, onions, tomatoes and Broccolini. Wooden board with Broccolini next to it.