Whether you enjoy it tossed with garlic and breadcrumbs to serve as an accompaniment to meat, or eaten as the hero of the dish in an Asian-inspired stir-fry, broccolini is one vegetable we can’t get enough of. It’s often misidentified as the younger version of broccoli, but it’s an entirely different plant with longer, thinner stalks and smaller florets.
Broccolini is milder and sweeter than broccoli, with firm, crunchy stems, and leafy florets. It lends itself perfectly to use in stir fries, salads or as a delightful side dish with garlic and anchovies. While often people tend to eat just the leaves of broccoli (though the stalks are completely edible and delicious) when cooking broccolin you most definitely enjoy the entire plant, stalks and all.
Here, we’ve pulled together some delicious ways to use it, from pasta and noodles, to fresh salads to serve alongside a big dinner spread.
Whether you’d like a satisfying pumpkin gnocchi or a chicken, vegetable and almond stir-fry we have something to suit your tastes. Have a scroll thorugh the whole collection and fall in love with this vibrant green veg.
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Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto
Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto
The walnuts in this divine homemade pesto offer a veritable array of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Plus, it tastes incredible tossed through this tasty vegetarian pasta dish.
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Broccolini and beans with garlic and anchovies
Broccolini and beans with garlic and anchovies
This flavour-packed vegetable dish will make you forget those soggy greens from childhood.
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slow roasted lamb with chilli broccolini
Slow-cooked Greek lamb with chilli garlic broccolini
Tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked in Greek flavours of oregano, lemon and bay leaves, served with chilli garlic broccolini for a complete meal.
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Nutty beef with broccolini
A sweet and nutty beef stir-fry with broccolini from Australian Women’s Weekly.
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Thai-style sticky pork and broccolini
Thai-style sticky pork and broccolini
Invoke the spicy and juicy senses of Thai cuisine with this quick to prepare sticky pork salad. Perfectly suited as a summer dish.
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Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion
Creamy. nourishing pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion – a deliciously easy dish perfect for any night of the week!
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Garlic seafood stir-fry
Quick, tasty and packed full of fresh seafood, this beautiful stir-fry is perfect for a mid-week dinner with the family.
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Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini
Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini
This is one of my all-time favourite pastas. I know it looks like a lot of anchovies, but trust me and cook them down slowly. This could well become your favourite pasta, too.
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Sichuan gai lan
Sichuan is a province in southwest China known for its abundant use of chilli and eye-wateringly fiery dishes.
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Minute steaks with mushroom sauce and broccolini
Minute steaks with mushroom sauce and broccolini
Minute steak is a thinly cut slice that can come from any part of the cow, but is most often rump. It’s a tasty and economical cut that can, and should be, cooked very quickly hence its name.
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Lamb char siu stir-fry
Char siu is a popular way to flavor and prepare barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine.
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Chicken and broccolini tagliatelle
This creamy chicken and broccolini tagliatelle is perfect for a quick and delicious mid-week dinner.
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Beef, broccolini and spinach stir-fry
Beef, broccolini and spinach stir-fry
In just about 20 minutes you can have this healthy beef and greens stir-fry on the table. It’s hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but feel free to serve with a steaming bowl of rice or noodles for an extra carb hit.
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Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry
Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry
Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.
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Chicken, vegetable and almond stir-fry
Chicken, vegetable and almond stir-fry
A light and healthy Asian stir-fry with chicken, vegetable and almond.
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Steamed asian greens with char siu sauce
Steamed asian greens with char siu sauce
Steamed Asian greens with char siu sauce; quick, easy, authentic and delicious.
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Chicken with broccolini and asparagus
Chicken with broccolini and asparagus
Packed full of lovely and tender miso-glazed chicken, this asparagus salad makes the perfect quick and healthy midweek dinner.
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One-pan pork & almond meatballs with kale & broccolini
Save the washing up by creating a nutritious meal in one pan with these pork and almond meatballs with kale and broccolini flavoured with tarragon and a creamy mustard sauce.
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Roasted broccolini, edamame and chilli tempeh salad
Roasted broccolini, edamame and chilli tempeh salad
Your new go-to salad.
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Smoked tuna and quinoa salad with broccolini
Smoked tuna and quinoa salad with broccolini
Jazz up your workday lunches with this fresh and tasty smoked tuna salad.
