Charred Broccolini with Garlic and Chili

High heat, no crowding, and no stirring for the first two minutes.

⏱ 15 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan, optional

Steps

1. Get a large skillet very hot. Add 2 tbsp oil and the broccolini in a single layer, salted.
2. Leave it completely alone for 2 minutes until the undersides char.
3. Toss once, add a splash of water and cover for 2 minutes to steam the stems tender.
4. Uncover, push to one side, add the last oil with the garlic and chili and cook 45 seconds until fragrant.
5. Toss everything together with the lemon zest and juice.