Sesame Broccolini - Blanched, 2 Minutes (Vegan, Whole30, Paleo)

Quick and easy sesame broccolini that's blanched just for 2 minutes and coated in the most delicious umami sauce! Makes a simple but yummy side dish that happens to be vegan, Whole30, and paleo-friendly.

Prep Time3

Cook Time2

Cooling Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: blanched broccolini, broccolini banchan, how to blanch brocolini, korean broccolini

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 lb broccolini or baby broccoli
2 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp sesame seeds plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp sea salt or more, if needed

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and generously add salt.
Remove the bottom inch of the broccolini, and cut the rest into 2 inch pieces. Slice the thicker stems in half lengthwise, so all the stems are even in thickness. Prepare an ice bath.
Add the broccolini to the boiling water for 2 minutes (or longer if you want softer broccolini), then immediately transfer to the ice bath to stop cooking.
Cool in the ice bath for 5 minutes, then drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
Serve warm or chilled, sprinkled with more sesame seeds.

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