A simply refreshing way to bring some flavor to roasted broccolini. An easy and delicious vegetable side dish, to complement any meal, with loads of fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic.
I was this close to sharing a cookie recipe today, but alas, I went with a super healthy vegetable instead 😉 With all the baking talk this week, and the amount I will be throwing at you in the foreseeable future, it won’t be bad to load in the veggies while we can. Since this is such a simple and easy dish, it would be the perfect last minute addition to you Thanksgiving table tomorrow!
Now, my favorite way to eat broccoli and cauliflower is straight up raw, but roasting is always a good thing too. Broccolini is a little weird to eat raw and with you hands, so to make it classy, roasting seemed like the go-to option for this “broccoli variety”. Have you ever had broccolini? If not, you are in for a treat! It’s almost like a mix between broccoli and asparagus. It has a long thin stalk and softer crowns. It’s milder than broccoli though, with a pleasant subtle taste.
To enhance that natural light taste, roasting is a must, but also using some fresh lemon and herbs to complement it. The sauce is all lemon juice, a good dose of garlic, and tons of fresh parsley and dill! Yes, dill! I love lemon and dill together. Since dill has such a strong distinct taste, the lemon works well by toning it down a bit. All around, I just loved every flavor in this simple veggie dish and the “roastedness” was just an added bonus!
I roasted it pretty quickly too, just 20 minutes. I like a bit of crunch and not complete softness to my veggies. Even when it comes to roasting squash, I tend to take it out before it gets to soft. I don’t want to whole “melt-in-your-mouth” feel. I like a little bite. I guess that’s where my love for eating everything raw comes in to play! If I can eat it raw, I will! Especially beets, zucchini, and mushrooms. Those are the best, simply raw, sweet, and delish!
Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Garlic Herb Sauce
Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Garlic Herb Sauce
A simply refreshing way to bring some flavor to roasted broccolini. An easy and delicious vegetable side dish, to complement any meal, with loads of fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, dairy-free, and healthy.
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Vegetables, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Large Bunch of Broccolini
- 1/4 Cup Water
- Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 Cup Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley (include the stems)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Dill
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 415°F.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the broccolini. Process until you have a smooth sauce.
- In a greased baking pan, layer in the broccolini, then pour and run in the sauce.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove, and serve.
There you go! A simple easy vegetable side to serve with any dinner! Think you’re not a fan of broccoli? Well try roasted broccolini and then come tell me what you think! Now go finish up you Pre-Thanksgiving preparations and make some room on the table for this dish!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever had broccolini?
+ Are you a raw or cooked veggie person?
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Rohan Singh
I’m going to buy broccolini to make this recipe, this looks great. other ingredients make it healhy. This is really simple and tasty recipe to make at home.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you!
Mary, Living a Sunshine Life
Haha, the other day my husband had no idea what broccolini was, I had to educate him on it. I love it! It’s a cross of 2 of my favorite veggies! I think I’m going to use this one as his introductory dish to a fantastic veggie.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah yes!! Show him how much he’s been missing!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Sounds delicious! Love the flavor combo.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Creatively Homespun
This looks fantastic!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Of Goats and Greens
L love broccolini, so thanks for this recipe! I usually only eat this one cooked, but regards raw or cooked in general – depends on the veggie, and on my mood.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yea, it does depend!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
I love broccoli and this garlic herb sauce sounds wonderful.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Broccolini 😉
Sherry
We like to make this with a little oil and vinegar, granulated garlic, and s&p. It’s a great dish. I’m going to try your recipe:-)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Heidi's Wanderings
There is some broccoli in the fridge waiting for me to try this out on.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Wooo! Fantastic!
Jess @hellotofit
Dill and lemon go together like “woah”! I love broccolini 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure! Thanks Jess!
Erika
Yum! This looks amazing. I need more veggies in my life:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We can never have too many veggies 😉
Tina Olsen
YUM! This looks amazing. I love cooked broccoli and am always looking for new ways to cook it, and this is going to be my next way! And I’m excited to hear about the cookie recipe you almost shared instead…. I love me some cookies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well then check out Monday’s post!
Jennifer A
Broccolini does sound good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nothing not to love!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie
What a delicious side dish option! Pinning for later!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Chantal
Super cute blog, and this looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you Chantal!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
Roasted broccoli is one my favorite veggies. It’s so easy to make and so good for you.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m glad you use it!
International Elf Service
ooh this look really interesting and I love all the ingredients. I’m going to make this tonight! Thank you x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I hope you do 🙂
Audrey
this is looks so good. Broccolini is hard to find sometimes, but I’ll have to try this recipe soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Not where I am! Haha! We always have it stocked!
kimmythevegan
Although I do love a good cookie recipe, I am more apt to make this =)
I love broccolini! I don’t see it at the market/grocery store very often though. Bummer. I’ll have to see if I can track some down.
“I like a bit of crunch and not complete softness to my veggies.”
Ditto!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I to to chew 😉 That’s why I’m no smoothie girl!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
I love broccolini!!!! It’s so fun. You’ve made a really simple yet tasty side dish. This would be a perfect holiday dish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Thank you Chrissa!
Katie @ katiesfitscript
I love that you shared a veggie. This week of all weeks I need some dang veggies in my life!!! haha!! So much turkey and sweets!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Eh, there’s room for it all 😉
Lisa | My Fancy Bathroom
Broccoli with garlic? So great recipe! I love it so much,
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Broccolini, but yes, can’t go wrong with garlic!
Bethany
This looks really good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen
YUM I love broccolini! Especially roasted like this. Great recipe Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Ashley!
Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan
I’ve never had broccolini but I’m sure if I’d have seen it in the stores, I would have bought it 😀 It looks so cute and it really makes me want to try it asap. The Lime Garlic Herb Sauce sounds too good be true – it contains everything I love…. parsley, dill, garlic, lemon…. sounds amazing! I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You’ve gotta get it! Broccoli’s “slimmer” brother 😉
Thank you Bianca! xoxo
Andrea B.
We absolutely did not have enough veggies. I might need to make this soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sadly, we didn’t have many either :O
Annmarie
I seriously love broccolini- we make it all the time!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! I’m glad you don’t neglect one of the forgotten veggies 😉
Cailee
YUM!! These look amazing! I adore roasted veggies this time of year! Seriously, thanksgiving can be SO healthy if you let it be! Thanks for the recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! No need to forget some simple veg! Thanks Cailee and I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)
This sounds amazing! I am in charge of green beans this year and I was just looking for a different way to cook them, going to try this with green beans! Thanks! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well that’s a perfect green swap 😉 Still delish! Thanks dear and happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Harriet Emily
Lemon and garlic is the best combo! This is such a great way to cook broccolini Rebecca! I’ve never tried it roasted before. Yum!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Roast, roast it all! Thanks sweetie!
Michele
I love broccoli and I definitely love roasting all my veggies!
Michele
I wrote broccolini but it autocorrected to broccoli! actually I love both but the baby broccoli is extra special!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! We should just make a big ole bowl of roasted broccoli and broccolini!
Haidee@Maybe Baby Brothers
That sounds delicious! I’m totally going to give it a go.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! Thank you 🙂
Sarah Anderson
This looks really good. Sharing on my fb page.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Sarah
Asking me if I like my veggies raw or cooked is like asking me if I like hot or cold coffee…. I love veggies any way I can get them! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahahaha, I agree!
Susan | LunaCafe
Love broccolini, and this simple treatment seems just right to me. Great adjunct to all the rich dishes on the Thanksgiving table. Awesome! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think it would make a nice addition 😉 Thanks Susan!
Isabel
Yum!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
xx Isabel
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
🙂
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
I must say, I’ve never had a raw beet! But I agree, roasting is the best way to cook veggies 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
WHAT!? Girl, you are missing out!!! My favorite way with raw beets too is spiralized!
Terri Walker
Looks yum! Have you tried this recipe with broccoli? Not sure I can find broccolini here in the Netherlands!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well of course you can sun broccoli if that’s all you have!
Amberjane
We love broccoli in this house and this looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
Even though I was a little sad at first with the almost cookie bit, I’m totally digging the veggie direction you’ve taken things today 🙂 Broccolini is such a fun usually-forgotten vegetable, I think your broccoli asparagus hybrid definition is spot on! And roasted veggies with some lemon zing are wonderful! I used to be a raw veggie girl, but now me and my tummy both prefer cooked when it comes to cruciferous lol!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Maybe I should have made broccolini cookies! Hahahaha!
I feel you on the cooked for the tummy thing. Me and raw mushrooms…can’t do it anymore and it’s making me cry!
Erica D.
Broccolini is great! So underutilized!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally agree there!
Petite Maison of Fashion
I’ve recently rediscovered brocolini and it’s the best thing ever!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so good!
Florian @ContentednessCooking
Simple and delicious dish! So good! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Florian!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
I have recently become a broccolini convert, and I love the simplicity of this particular version. I usually do a quick saute with similar flavors, but I love the dill here. Will have to try that next time!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is great! Any fresh herbs complement it so well!
Corina
I love how roasting enhances the flavour of veggies like broccolini. Sounds really tasty.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It does! There is no way you won’t be a veggie lover 😉
Gluten Free With Emily
I love Broccolini, and am always looking for new ways to make it, I need to try this recipe for sure!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure! You’ll love it!
Farrah
I lovelovelove broccolini! (Have not had it in ages because it’s never at the store, but that will change when I’m back in CA! :D!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always see it and no one ever buys it! So I feel bad and always stock up! Hahaha!
Steph @ The Grateful Grazer
I love roasted broccolini! This recipe looks so simple and delicious, can’t wait to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Steph!
Nutmeg Nanny
I love broccolini! My favorite way to eat it is on panini but I love serving it as a side dish too. I love all the lemon and garlic smothered over this…yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O man….on a warm sammie…that would be amazing!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
I’ve only ever made broccolini with Asian flavors – this looks like a great change of pace! And I love raw and cooked veggies, but I gravitate toward cooked ones in the cooler months 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Oooo I should put it in a stir fry next then!
I’ll always take raw over cooked, even roasted, but again, I don’t discriminate 😉
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
This looks so good, I just added broccolini to my shopping list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well that makes me happy 😉
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I just tried broccolini with lemon at a party and i fell in love! It’s so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It’s awesome, right? Totally a great thing to try if you think you don’t like normal broccoli!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
You know what Rebecca, I’ve never had Broccolini raw or roasted – just sauteed – so I am just drooling at this roasted version with that lemon garlic herb sauce! Happy Thanksgiving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, well sauteed would be perfect too! Not too soft or raw either!
Ali @ Home & Plate
I love my veggies raw or cooked. Prefer my broccoli and broccolini cooked. I love the simple ingredient list yet the flavor is enhanced by the lemon and garlic. That is my kind of veggie side dish.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
As long as there’s veggies, I can’t complain either 😉 Thanks Ali!