Sautéed Bellaverde (Broccolini)

Bellaverde, or asparagus broccoli as it is also called, is a very good long-stemmed variety of broccoli. It has a unique, sweet flavor and is a versatile ingredient that can also be eaten on its own. Here we have prepared it with a few ingredients that bring out the natural flavors of this amazing vegetable.

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You will need

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

7 oz bellaverde (broccolini), washed and split lengthwise

4 cloves garlic, grated

½ tsp Pul biber (Aleppo pepper)

½ tsp Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup water

½ tsp honey

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How to make it

1. Heat up butter and oil in a spacious frying pan. When the butter stops sizzling, add the bellaverde. Sauté while stirring for 5 minutes.

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

7 oz bellaverde (broccolini), washed and split lengthwise

2. Add garlic, Pul biber, Kosher salt, and black pepper, and sauté while stirring for 2 minutes.

4 cloves garlic, grated

½ tsp Pul biber (Aleppo pepper)

½ tsp Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3. Add water and honey and let simmer for 2 minutes.

¼ cup water

½ tsp honey