Broccolini—skinny, tender, zero woody drama—turns basic into bougie in 15 minutes flat. These broccolini side dishes hit the grill, skillet, oven, and sheet pan; I’ve plated them for date nights and lazy Fridays, and they always get the “Where’d you order this?” stare. Grab a bunch (or two)—let’s make green look gourmet.
1. Garlic Chili Crisp Broccolini
Broccolini flash-fried in chili oil—crisp, spicy, 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini
- 2 tbsp chili crisp (Lao Gan Ma or homemade)
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat chili crisp screaming hot.
- Toss in garlic 10 seconds—fragrant.
- Add broccolini—stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Seeds on top—serve sizzling.
Why You’ll Love It
Takeout heat, zero effort. Double crisp = fire.
2. Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccolini
Broccolini with melty cheese crust—oven magic.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, shaved
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
- Olive oil + pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Toss broccolini in oil, lemon zest.
- Roast 400°F for 12 minutes—charred tips.
- Shower Parmesan—broil 2 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon—serve hot.
Why You’ll Love It
Steakhouse side, 15 minutes. Shaved Parm = fancy.
3. Miso Butter Glazed Broccolini
Broccolini in umami glaze—silky, nutty, pan-finished.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini
- 2 tbsp miso
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp honey
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blanch broccolini 2 minutes—bright green.
- Melt butter; whisk in miso, honey.
- Toss hot broccolini—glaze clings.
- Serve glossy—spoon sauce.
Why You’ll Love It
Japanese steakhouse vibes. White miso = milder.
4. Grilled Broccolini with Romesco Sauce
Charred broccolini—dip in smoky red sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini
- 1/2 cup romesco (jarred or blend roasted peppers, almonds, garlic)
- Olive oil + sea salt
- Lemon wedge
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Toss broccolini in oil, salt.
- Grill 3 minutes per side—char marks.
- Serve with romesco—lemon squeeze.
- Dip or drizzle—messy good.
Why You’ll Love It
Spanish flair, 10 minutes. Oven broil = indoor.
5. Broccolini Pesto Flatbread (Side Style)
Broccolini on pesto—crisp, green, shareable.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini, chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto
- Naan or GF flatbread
- Mozzarella + chili flakes
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Blanch broccolini 1 minute—chop.
- Spread pesto on naan—top cheese, broccolini.
- Bake 425°F for 10 minutes—bubbly.
- Chili flakes—cut into strips.
Why You’ll Love It
Pizza side, vegetarian. GF naan = inclusive.
6. Sesame Soy Broccolini Stir-Fry
Broccolini in quick Asian sauce—crunch city.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tsp honey
- Toasted sesame seeds
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Stir-fry broccolini in hot oil 3 minutes.
- Splash soy-honey—toss 1 minute.
- Seeds shower—serve steaming.
- Spoon sauce—rice optional.
Why You’ll Love It
5 minutes, takeout fakeout. Tamari = GF.
7. Broccolini & Burrata with Hot Honey
Broccolini roasted—creamy burrata, spicy drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini
- 8 oz burrata
- 2 tbsp hot honey (honey + chili)
- Olive oil + sea salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Roast broccolini 400°F for 12 minutes—crisp.
- Plate warm—tear burrata over.
- Drizzle hot honey—salt crack.
- Serve family-style—tear and share.
Why You’ll Love It
Date-night fancy. Regular honey + chili = DIY.
8. Crispy Broccolini Chips with Truffle Aioli
Broccolini florets baked shatter-crisp—dip in gold.
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccolini florets (tips only)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayo + 1 tsp truffle oil
- Lemon + salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Toss florets in oil, salt—spread thin.
- Bake 425°F for 15 minutes—flip once.
- Mix mayo, truffle, lemon—dip hot.
- Serve in bowl—chip crunch.
Why You’ll Love It
Veggie chips, 20 minutes. Plain aioli = budget.
There you have it—8 broccolini side dishes that plate like fine dining but cook like weeknight wins. Blanch, roast, grill, or crisp—your green game just went gourmet. Stock olive oil and a hot pan; broccolini’s your new flex. 🥦🔥
