Seasonal Spotlight: Broccolini

Emily Han
Emily Han
Emily Han is a Los Angeles-based recipe developer, educator, herbalist, and author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails and co-author of Wild Remedies. For recipes and classes, check out her personal site.
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published May 15, 2009
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A hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli (or kai lan), broccolini is a leafy green with hearty and complex flavor. From the slender stalk to the flower, the entire vegetable is edible.

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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

Related: In Season West Coast: Rapini

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