Easy Broccolini Recipe With Marcona Almonds

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An easy broccolini recipe with only three ingredients that your family will beg for! Get it on the table in less than 10 minutes!

Broccolini is one of those vegetable side dishes that goes with anything and is constantly requested in my house. It’s great for any time of year, but especially nice because Spring is finally here and we’re always looking for lighter recipes around that time. Broccolini in a silver skillet with a striped towel

Thisย easy 10 minute broccolini recipe is pan-seared and flavorfulย it’s the best way to make delicious pan fried baby broccoli, ever! It’s full of flavor, never bitter, and requires minimal effort.

Broccolini vs broccoli

What’s the difference between broccoli and broccolini? Well, they’re similar and come from the same family, but broccolini is a hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. It has long stems and small florets.

Broccolini has a mild, earthy taste compared to the more bitter taste of broccoli. Do you prefer broccoli or broccolini?

Broccolini on a white plate with a forkAlso – FYI – this broccolini can be saved in the refrigerator for a few days and is delicious if you have leftovers to add to couscous, pasta, or just to serve as a healthy side dish to tomorrow’s Chicken Parmesan Burgers.

If you love broccolini as much as I do and want to try a different way of making it, try cooking it on a salt block with halibut.

Halibut and broccolini on a salt block with lemons

This broccolini recipe is Whole30 approved and something you won’t get tired of because it’s that good. I love Whole30 recipes because I know that if a recipe is Whole30 compliant, I am eating fresh and whole ingredients.

Plus this easy broccolini recipe goes with just about anything and everything, so why not serve Broccolini with Marcona Almonds next to every dish you make?

There’s something about the sound of marcona almonds that just sounds so fancy to me.

Broccolini and marcona almonds on a white plate with a striped dish towel

So, marcona almonds. I love these little guys. They have an insane amount of flavor. They’re the most smooth and creamy almonds I have ever had.

Marcona almonds in a white bowl on marble counter

I have a serious thing for marcona almonds. My Dad introduced me to them a few years ago and now I snack on them regularly and add them to recipes whenever I can, like this one and this Vegetarian Black Truffle Carbonara.

If you’re really trying to fancy up this dish, try adding a sprinkle of truffle salt before serving.

Healthy ingredient swaps

To keep this recipe Whole30 compliant, I used Filippo Berio’s Olive Oil. Many people prefer to cook with butter because it adds lots of flavor, but it also adds a lot of calories and cholesterol that our bodies don’t need!

I swap butter for olive oil in recipes all the time because it is always the healthier alternative. Plus, with Summer around the corner, we’re working on on our beach bods!

Broccolini, marcona almonds, olive oil, and a dish towel

Broccolini makes an excellent low carb side dish. It’s versatile, quick, and delicious!ย If you’re looking for an easy to make vegetable side dish with lots of flavor, add this broccolini to your weekly rotation!

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Easy Broccolini Recipe With Marcona Almonds

This easy broccolini recipe is made with just 3 ingredients and finished in less than 10 minutes. It makes the perfect side dish for meat or seafood. 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 92
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat a medium sized non-stick pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cut the ends off of the broccolini, about 1-2 inches, and toss in a medium sized mixing bowl with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the broccolini to the pan and sear for 4-6 minutes, until lightly charred (not burnt), tossing occasionally. Transfer to a plate when finished, sprinkle with chopped marcona almonds, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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28 Comments

  1. Jeannene Blake says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!! I have picky eaters when it comes to something new, I fibbed a little and said it was baby broccoli. My girls (17&21) devoured it and went for seconds. I eventually came clean and told them what it was. We have had it four times in the last four nights! Going to try and mix it up a bit just not sure how at this point. I would recommend this dish to everyone!!

    1. Thank you so much! Technically you weren’t lying, it pretty much is baby broccoli! ๐Ÿ˜‰ If you have a trader joe’s near you, I love using the umami seasoning on broccolini with some salt and pepper.

  2. I am so making it. My family loves broccoli and broccolini. Loved the addition of almonds.

    1. Thanks! Let me know how you like it รขหœยบรฏยธย

  3. sincerelymissj says:

    I absolutely love broccolini AND broccoli so i am def. Going to try this.

  4. Candy Rachelle says:

    I really loved to try easy and yummy recipes like this and brocolli is my fave, I will definitely give this a try.

  5. wow this looks so good! i love broccoli in general but i never heard of Broccolini! it’s actually cute!

    1. Ha! It is cute รขหœยบรฏยธย

  6. Catherine says:

    Looks so good! Such a healthy and delicious side…I love broccoli rabe so I can definitely make this with that.