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Zesty Broccolini Recipe

We use garlic, gingerroot and red pepper flakes to give this side dish a little kick. The long, elegant spears are so attractive.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Zesty Broccolini Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

1 pound Broccolini or broccoli spears
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Place Broccolini and salt in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, saute garlic and ginger in oil for 1 minute. Add Broccolini and pepper flakes; saute for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 96 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Zesty Broccolini in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p12