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. 
This easy 10 minute broccolini recipe is pan-seared and flavorful 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?
Also – 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.
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.
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.
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 makes an excellent low carb side dish. It’s versatile, quick, and delicious! 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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Other recipes with Filippo Berio products:
- Roasted Beet Hummus
- Lemon Orzo Salad With Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Heart Beet Brownies
- Pesto Grilled Cheese
- Burrata Pesto Pizza
Easy Broccolini Recipe With Marcona Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 2 tbsp marcona almonds, chopped
- 2 tbsp Felippo Berio Olive Oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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.
