Roasted Broccolini with Creamy Mustard Sauce

This simple veggie side dish is a staple in our house because it’s really quick to throw together and super tasty.

When you roast slender stems of broccolini, they become tender, slightly crispy, and even a touch sweet!

Broccolini is a cross between regular broccoli and gai-lan, a Chinese green that is also in the brassica family. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, and great for rounding out a healthy meal.

The creamy mustard dressing makes the dish feel special. It’s also a fabulous dipping sauce for any other vegetables that take your fancy.

Roasted Broccolini with Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe

 

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Look for broccolini near the broccoli and other leafy green vegetables in the produce section of your grocery store. Substitute regular broccoli if you can't find broccolini.

You will likely have leftover sauce. Store for up to a week and serve over any other roasted vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients:

For the broccolini:

• 1 pound (460g) broccolini
• 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds
  1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus more to taste

For the sauce (makes 1 1/4 cups):

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup raw unsalted cashews, soaked
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (or regular salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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