Broccolini with Shallots

Name: Broccolini with Shallots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Broccolini or broccoli spears; 1 shallot, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Shallots and garlic are a nice complement to the peppery bite of the Broccolini.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Broccolini or broccoli spears
1 shallot, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place Broccolini 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 shallot in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the Broccolini, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Saute for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 84 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Broccolini and Shallots in The Taste of Home Cookbook 2nd Edition