Broccolini

Broccolini is a tenderer broccoli invented recently by crossing it with Chinese kale. It is not to be confused with broccoli rabe. This recipe is from Mann’s.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed to 4 inch stalks
• ¼ c. sultanas or golden raisins
• ½ c. white wine
• ¼ c. pine nuts, toasted
• chili flakes
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. Blanch broccolini and set aside.
2. Plump raisins in white wine.
3. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil and add broccolini, pine nuts, raisins and chili flakes.
4. Sauté until heated through.
5. Salt & pepper to taste.

Variants

You could do the above to another green, or do the usual garlic and oil thing to broccolini.