Clean Eating Spicy Lemon Sauteed Broccolini…a clean eating recipe made with just a few real food ingredients and it’s vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly.
Broccoli is a well liked vegetable in our home…especially by my youngest son. He will eat it raw and several stalks at a time!
But I decided to change things up a little with this Spicy Lemon Sauteed Broccolini instead of our regular broccoli.
Why? Because the broccolini is cuter, of course!
I just like the long, thin stalks on them for some reason.
I normally lightly steam our broccoli when I make it and have always enjoyed a squeeze of fresh lemon over it, but today I decided to change it up a little.
I sauteed the broccolini for just a few minutes, added lemon juice as usual but this time sprinkled in some red pepper flakes to make it spicy.
So if you like the tangy flavor of lemon, a little spicy kick and broccolini (or broccoli), you will love this.
And, it was ready in only a matter of minutes!
Want more healthy side dish recipes? Check out Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Creamy Habanero Dressing, Rosemary and Garlic Sweet Potato Medallions, Clean Eating Zucchini Boats with Creamy Garlic Sauce or my Clean Eating eCookbook with an entire chapter of 20 healthy, clean eating snack and side dish recipes you will love!
5 Fast Facts About Broccoli:*
- contains powerful anti-oxidants
- high in beta-carotene
- contains more calcium than dairy
- detoxifier that removes free radicals
- helps to regulate blood sugar and blood pressure
5 Fast Facts About Olive Oil:*
- lowers blood cholesterol levels
- rich in anti-oxidants
- improves bone mineralization and calcification
- excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
- contains anti-inflammatory benefits
5 Fast Facts About Lemons:*
- extremely alkaline
- blood purifier
- excellent for detoxification
- balances blood sugar levels
- contains powerful anti-bacterial properties
5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable pH balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
5 Fast Facts About Sesame Seeds:*
- high in calcium at 35% RDA
- excellent anti-oxidant
- lowers cholesterol
- reduces inflammation
- high in phytosterol
*These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Tip #1: It is pretty spicy with 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes…adjust to your preference.
Tip #2: This recipe will make approximately 1 – 2 servings…just double or triple the servings if you need more.
Tip #3: I’ve made this with both broccolini and regular broccoli and both worked fine so you can use whichever you have or prefer.
Spicy Lemon Sauteed Broccolini (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups organic broccolini
- 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves organic garlic (freshly crushed)
- 1 teaspoon organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
| Step 1 | Cut the stems off the broccolini. Add the broccolini and all other ingredients to a skillet and mix together. Lightly sautee' on medium-high heat for approximately 2 - 3 minutes, or just enough to warm it up. Optional: garnish with sesame seeds or nutritional yeast. Enjoy! |
Note
This recipe will make approximately 1 - 2 servings.
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