Charred broccolini with lemon and chili

An Italian side dish built on whole ingredients.

Servings: 4
Active time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min

Organic sourcing

Broccolini is related to broccoli, which is often on the Dirty Dozen list due to pesticide residue. Consider sourcing it organically.

Ingredients

• 500 g broccolini
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 red chili, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• to taste sea salt
• to taste freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Trim the broccolini, removing tough ends.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
3. Add the broccolini to the hot grill pan.
4. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and just tender.
5. Reduce the heat to medium; add 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and chili to the pan.
6. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
7. Remove from heat and immediately drizzle with lemon juice.
8. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with lemon zest.

Notes

• Substitute regular broccoli if broccolini is unavailable.
• Use a grill for deeper charred flavor.
• Serve alongside grilled meats or plant-based protein.

Source

Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic Italian recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.