Description
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender broccolini tossed in a zesty lemon-caper butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccolini and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add broccolini to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute regular broccoli if broccolini is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg