I wasn’t planning to post this, but it was one of those pleasant surprises where the kids are actually eating — and enjoying it — and Jeff and I are sitting at the dinner table with our mouths hanging wide open.
The kids are eating something green. Not complaining. Huh?
So I yanked their plates away quickly to snap a picture. Isn’t that what all sane mothers would do?
Broccolette is similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks. It’s a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale, and is slightly sweeter than broccoli. I think it has notes of asparagus too, but don’t tell my kids.
I found mine packaged in the organic section of the grocery store. This would be a most excellent “something green” to serve on St. Paddy’s Day! Also, if you have any leftovers, they’re great thrown in some chicken noodle soup the next day!
Ingredients
1 bunch broccolette, also called broccolini (about 8 oz.)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Blanch the broccolette in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.
Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the lemon zest and garlic and stir. Drain the broccolette and add it to the garlic mixture and heat for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and toss well before serving.
http://sugarmamacooks.com/cute-veggie-alert-broccolette/
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