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Though it may look like a tangled mess of green, purple, and the occasional yellow blossom in its just-harveted state, broccolini cooks up into lovely curved stems with an earthy sweet and mildly bitter flavor. We think the simplest preparation is actually best – just a little olive oil, garlic, salt, and freshly cracked pepper is perfect. For the best taste and texture, sauté the broccolini until the stems are tender yet still bright and crisp.

Here are a few other recipes:

• Basil Broccolini White Pizza, from Kirsten's Home Cooking
• Brocollini with Pecan Brown Butter, from Bon Appétit
• Italian Broccolini Fritatta, from Chicago Tribune
• Sautéed Broccolini, from Ina Garten
• Sautéed Broccolini, from Serious Eats

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