Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or bring a pot of salted water to a boil
Rinse broccolini and pat dry
Trim tough ends (if needed)
Leave whole or cut into 2–3 inch pieces
Roasted (oven)
Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, and black pepper
Optional: add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet
Roast 10–15 minutes, turning once halfway
Optional: finish with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan
Sautéed (stovetop)
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat
Add broccolini and sauté 4–7 minutes, tossing often
Optional: add garlic for the last 30–60 seconds
Optional: splash in a little water or broth, then reduce until glossy
Steamed
Steam over simmering water 3–6 minutes until crisp-tender
Drain well
Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice or soy sauce
Boiled (quick blanch)
Boil salted water
Cook broccolini 2–4 minutes
Drain and optionally plunge into ice water, then drain again
Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional garlic or Parmesan
Grilled
Preheat grill to medium-high
Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper
Grill 3–6 minutes, turning once, until charred and tender
Optional: finish with lemon juice and shaved Parmesan
Microwave (fast)
Place broccolini in a microwave-safe bowl with 1–2 tbsp water
Cover and microwave on high 2–4 minutes, until crisp-tender
Drain excess water and season
Seasoning options
Olive oil, salt, black pepper
Garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest
Soy sauce + sesame oil + toasted sesame seeds
Balsamic glaze drizzle
Parmesan + lemon juice