healthy sides: super model broccolini with toasted almonds and chilli
 
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Broccolini is like broccoli's supermodel cousin - tall, skinny with perfect hair! Broccolini is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, folate and iron. This simple recipe is a great way to get more of these goodies into yo life!
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Cuisine: paleo, dairy free, refined sugar free, gluten free, fructose free, grain free, vegan
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS:
  • Handful of sliced almonds
  • 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 birds eye chilli, thinly slices
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil of your choice (I used olive oil)
  • 1 knob organic butter or vegan alternative (highly recommended but optional)
  • Himalayan salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. In a dry cast iron skillet, dry toast the almonds. They can turn quickly, so keep an eye on them. For best results do not crowd the pan. Alternatively, this can also be done in the oven under the grill. Once done, set aside in a bowl.
  2. In the same skillet heat oil on a medium heat, then toss garlic and chilli around for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn or colour too much at this stage.
  3. Add in broccolini, butter, salt and pepper then toss to coat with the chilli and garlic.
  4. Cook a further 2-5 minutes until broccolini is cooked but not soggy and the chilli and garlic has some colour on it.
  5. Place broccolini on a plate, then drizzle over your best extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.
Recipe by The Unimpossibles at https://www.theunimpossibles.com/toasted-almond-and-chilli-broccolini/