With long thin stalks topped with florets or buds, Broccolini looks like broccoli. It has a mild broccoli flavour, is tender and sweet and is best lightly seasoned and quickly cooked, such as steamed, sauteed and stir-fried. Broccolini (also known as Asparation) is the trademarked name of a hybrid between broccoli and gai lan (Chinese kale).
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2007
Ingredients
Method
Trim tough ends from Broccolini. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saut?arlic and salt until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add Broccolini, 1/4 cup (50 mL) water and lemon rind; cover and steam until tender and no water remains, about 6 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 169 mg
- Protein 3 g
- Calories 98.0
- Total fat 7 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 7 g
%RDI
- Iron 6.0
- Calcium 6.0
- Vitamin A 14.0
- Vitamin C 95.0
