Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for sautéed broccolette with garlic, lemon, and Aleppo chili. This dish features tender broccolette blanched briefly and then sautéed in a vibrant infused olive oil, offering a perfect balance of heat, citrus freshness, and subtle garlic aroma. Ideal as a healthy side dish or light vegan appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 400 g broccolette
- ½ pc lemon (juiced)
- 1 pc lemon (zested)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
Seasonings & Oils
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking and infused oil)
- ½ tsp Aleppo chili (or ¼ tsp regular chili flakes)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccolette: Cut a small amount off the end of the broccolette stalks and trim the bigger stalks in half along the stem to ensure even cooking.
- Blanch: Boil a large pot of salted water and blanch the broccolette for 1 minute. Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels to dry thoroughly.
- Make infused oil: Microplane (finely grate) the peeled garlic clove and lemon zest into the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the Aleppo chili and mix well to combine the flavors.
- Sauté the broccolette: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot but not burnt, then add the blanched broccolette. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the broccolette is hot and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine and season: Remove the pan from heat. Add about two-thirds of the infused olive oil to the broccolette. Season with sea salt and lemon juice, then toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate immediately to enjoy the bright, fresh flavors and the mild heat from the Aleppo chili infused oil.
Notes
- This dish works well with broccolette, broccolini, or baby broccoli.
- Blanching before sautéing ensures the broccolette cooks quickly while retaining texture and color.
- The infused oil can be adjusted in spiciness by varying Aleppo chili or regular chili flakes.
- Perfect as a vegan, keto, and gluten-free side dish.
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
