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sauteed broccolini with sausage on a plate next to a slice of lemon.
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Sautéed Broccolini With Sausage For One

Single serving sautéed broccolini with sausage is a quick skillet meal made with tender broccolini, smoked sausage, garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan, ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: broccolini, broccolini recipe, broccolini with sausage, sausage, sausage and broccolini
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ pound broccolini -rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ½ ounces sliced smoked sausage (¾ cup sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic -thinly sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Blanch the broccolini: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini and cook for 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Pat dry and cut the broccolini in half or into thirds.
  • Cook the sausage: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the sausage, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring so the garlic does not burn.
  • Add the broccolini: Add the broccolini to the skillet and cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes until heated through and tender.
  • Finish the dish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Taste and add salt if needed.

Notes

  • Blanch the Broccolini First: Briefly blanching the broccolini keeps the color bright and helps it cook evenly in the skillet.
  • Do Not Overcook the Garlic: Garlic cooks quickly and can burn easily. Stir it frequently and keep the heat at medium-high so it becomes fragrant without turning bitter.
  • Let the Sausage Brown: Allow the sausage to cook undisturbed for a minute or two so it develops a lightly browned exterior. This adds extra flavor to the dish.
  • Add Lemon at the End: Stir in the lemon juice after removing the skillet from the heat so the fresh flavor stays bright.
  • Use Freshly Grated Parmesan: Fresh Parmesan melts slightly over the warm broccolini and sausage and adds better flavor than pre-grated cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2088IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg

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