Here Are Six Ways to Prepare Broccolini

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   Choose broccolini because it is bright green. Broccoli florets that are fresh will have tightly curled heads, as well as fresh bases and firm stems. [1]

   • If the broccolini's florets have even the slightest hint of yellow coloration, it should not be consumed. The same thing is true if the bases seem to have lost their moisture, if the stems have any soft spots, or if there are any signs of flowering on the heads.
   • Before it is ready to be consumed, broccolini should be kept in the refrigerator in a container or plastic bag that has been hermetically sealed.

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   Cut off the excess at the ends. To remove any leaves and any thick ends, cut them off with a sharp kitchen knife. You should cut off enough to create individual pieces out of the upper stalks that are thinner.

   • In the event that the thin stalks are held together by a single thick stalk, the thick portion of the stalk that is holding the bundle together must be severed.
   • If any of the stalks that you use are still a little bit too thick, you can cut them in half lengthwise to create pieces that are easier to work with.

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   To clean the broccolini, just run it under some running water. Immediately wash the stalks in lukewarm running water, and then dry them thoroughly using clean paper towels.

   • Because broccolini is typically relatively clean and free of most dirt and debris, cleaning it requires little more than a quick rinse.

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   Start a boil in a large stockpot filled with water. Roughly two-thirds of the way up the stockpot should be filled with water, and you should bring the water to a boil on high heat on the stove.

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   Add salt Salt the water in the stockpot with approximately 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of salt for every four quarts (4 L) of water. Continue to boil for an additional minute or two to ensure that the salt completely dissolves.

   • When you wait to add the salt until the water is already boiling, you shorten the amount of time the water needs to reach a full boil, which results in time savings. The boiling point of salt water is lower than that of regular water.

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   Broccoli rabe should be cooked for a few minutes. After two minutes, add the broccolini and continue to cook. 5 to 5 minutes, depending on the desired degree of tenderness for the broccolini.

   • Drain the liquid as soon as possible by pouring it through a colander after emptying the stockpot. If you keep the broccolini in the boiling water for an extended period of time, it will continue to cook and could become mushy.
   • Cook for 2 If you want the broccolini to be crisp and tender, it should cook for 5 minutes. Cook for the full five minutes if you want it to be a little bit softer without having a crisp bite to it.
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   Before serving, drizzle with oil, then add lemon juice and seasonings to taste. When you have finished cooking the broccolini, place it back into the stockpot and add the olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss with a spatula or tongs, and serve while the food is still warm.

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   Bring to a boil a large stockpot filled with salted water. Put about two-thirds of the water in a stockpot and sprinkle in a good deal of salt. Bring the water to a boil. Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat up to high.

   • It is recommended that you add approximately 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of salt for every 4 quarts (4 L) of water.

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   Blanch the broccolini for just a few seconds. After the water has begun to boil, add the broccolini and cook for no more than two minutes.

   • When you are finished, immediately drain. To remove the broccolini from the stockpot, either use a colander to strain it or a pair of tongs.
   • If you fail to act quickly on this step and allow the vegetable to remain in the boiling water for an excessive amount of time, it will continue to cook and may end up being overcooked or mushy.

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   Plunge your head into a bowl of ice water. To prevent the broccolini from continuing to cook after it has been removed from the heat, place it in a large bowl and cover it with ice water.

   • Keep the broccolini submerged in the ice water for approximately two minutes. In order to put a complete stop to the cooking process, vegetables that have been blanched should, as a general rule, be placed in ice water for the same amount of time that they were placed in boiling water.
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   The oil should be poured into a large frying pan. While the broccolini is soaking, heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes, or until the oil begins to thin out and becomes easier to coat over the pan.

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   To the broccolini, please add. Remove the broccolini from the ice water and place it, uncooked, directly into the hot oil that is already in the pan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the tips are warm and beginning to caramelize. [2]

   • Once you put the broccolini in the pan, you shouldn't be alarmed if you hear a sizzling sound. When the water that is still clinging to the vegetable comes into contact with the hot oil, a violent sizzle will result. If you want to reduce the severity of this reaction, you should pat the wet broccolini dry with paper towels as quickly as possible before adding it to the skillet.

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   Just before serving, sprinkle with lemon juice and various seasonings. Place the broccolini on a serving platter, and then drizzle it with the lemon juice. Pepper, garlic powder, and additional salt, to taste, can be sprinkled on top before being enjoyed.

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   Bring a kettle of water to a boil in a stockpot. Put somewhere in the range of two to four inches (five to ten centimeters) of water into the stockpot and bring it up to a boil over high heat.

   • Make sure that the stockpot you use has space for a steamer basket and that you have such a basket. Even after the water has reached a boil, the steamer basket must never be allowed to come into direct contact with the liquid.
   • In the event that you do not possess a steamer basket, you may substitute its use with a metal colander.
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   Cooking the broccolini entails placing it in the steamer basket. Following the addition of the broccolini, cover the stockpot along with the steamer basket and continue cooking for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until the broccolini is tender. [3]

   • During the entirety of the cooking process, the stockpot is required to have a cover on it. In this method, the broccolini is cooked by the steam that is generated when the water is brought to a boil; consequently, you need to allow as much of this steam to accumulate as is reasonably possible.
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   Before serving, toss the mixture with some oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. Place the broccolini on a serving platter, and then drizzle some olive oil over it. If you like, you can also season it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and drizzle it with lemon juice. Toss with your hands to ensure an even coating, and then dig in!

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   Prepare an internal temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit (215 degrees Celsius) in the oven. In the meantime, get a baking sheet ready by smearing it with some olive oil and giving it a light coating.

   • Alternately, you could use a shallow baking dish instead of a baking sheet. However, you should stay away from roasting pans that have high sides.
   • It is not recommended to line the pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. However, if you do not have enough cooking oil, you can spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.

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   Arrange the broccolini in a single layer on the baking sheet that has been prepared. Maintain the items in a single layer at all times.

   • When you lay the broccolini out in a single layer, you ensure that each piece will cook at the same rate and in the same amount of time.

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   Sprinkle with oil and toss to combine. Toss the broccolini lightly with a spatula or a pair of tongs after drizzling 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) of olive oil over it. This will ensure an even coating.

   • It is highly recommended that the broccolini be tossed in oil prior to being seasoned with any other ingredients. Because the oil creates a uniform coating that the other seasonings can adhere to, it is much simpler for those seasonings to remain adhered throughout the entirety of the cooking process.
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   Season with various spices, and drizzle with lemon juice. On the baking sheet with the broccolini, you can opt to drizzle the broccolini with lemon juice and sprinkle it with garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well once more so that everything is coated.

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   Bake until tender Broccoli rabe should be roasted in an oven that has been preheated for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. [4]

   • While it is cooking, give the broccolini a stir every so often to ensure that all of its sides and stems get cooked evenly.

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   Serve warm Place the completed broccolini on separate plates for serving, and savor it.

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   Put the broccolini in a dish that can be heated in the microwave. Arrange the broccolini so that it is layered evenly.

   • You have the option of chopping the broccolini into smaller pieces if doing so is required or desired. If you are having trouble fitting the tall, skinny pieces in the dish, cutting them up is one option you can consider. The smaller pieces can be easier to fit inside of a cramped microwaveable dish, so if you are having trouble fitting the tall, skinny pieces in the dish, cutting them up is an option you can consider.

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   Mix in some fresh lemon juice, water, and olive oil. To the broccolini, add three-quarters of a cup and a half (190 milliliters) of water, two tablespoons and thirty milliliters of olive oil, and two tablespoons and thirty milliliters of lemon juice. Make sure that all of the broccolini is coated in the mixture by stirring it very well.

   • In a perfect world, the broccolini would be almost completely covered by the liquid. It is possible that the broccolini will not cook evenly if some of it is submerged while other parts are not.

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   To cook in the microwave until tender Cook the dish in the microwave for 5 minutes on high power while it is covered with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap that is also safe for the microwave.

   • Take a break from the microwave cooking at the halfway point so you can stir the broccolini in the dish. This is of the utmost significance in the event that some of the components are immersed in liquid while others are not. On the other hand, if all of the pieces are completely submerged, you can skip this step.

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   Drain, then add the seasoning, and serve. The water can be drained off by pouring the contents of the dish through a colander. Add some salt and pepper to taste, and then savor the flavor.

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   Finished

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