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- Carbohydrate 2.889 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.081 g
- Fiber 1.26899994850159 g
- Protein 0.324 g
- Saturated Fat 0.01053 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (27g)
- Sodium 0.81 mg
- Sugar 1.62000005149841 g
- Trans Fat 0.04347 g
- Calories 5 calories
Step-by-step
- boil water, add broccolini with bottom 1/3 cut off (if stem is thick, divide in half)
- in a small bowl, wisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper
- Add: broccolini to boiling water 2 minutes
- drain well
- Add: mixture to broccolini
- add generous amount of lemon juice
Boiling green vegetables without oversoftening requires an aggressively salted pot of water held at a rolling 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Controlling the final texture of broccolini depends entirely on stopping the residual carryover heat immediately after draining. Steaming or boiling brassicas past the optimal window collapses their internal cell walls, releasing trapped sulfur compounds and creating a dull, mushy mouthfeel. Emulsifying the balsamic vinaigrette beforehand ensures the oil droplets suspend uniformly rather than breaking apart on contact with the warm vegetable.
- Submerge the trimmed stems in boiling water for precisely 120 seconds to lock in bright chlorophyll pigmentation without rendering the stalks limp.
- Transfer the drained florets immediately into an ice-water bath to halt the cooking process instantly through rapid thermal shock.
- Whisk the dijon mustard thoroughly into the balsamic vinegar and garlic before streaming in the olive oil; mustard acts as a natural surfactant that stabilizes the emulsion.
- Evaluate doneness by piercing the thickest part of the stem with the tip of a paring knife; minimal resistance indicates the correct balance between crunch and tenderness.
Thoroughly drying the blanched stems on paper towels prevents the lingering surface moisture from diluting the clinging dressing. Combining the components just before serving maintains the crisp structural integrity of the stems against the acidity of the vinegar.
