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Roasted Broccolini with Garlic Bleu Cheese Butter

Hannah
So easy, yet so transforming! The strong flavors in this simple sauce steal the show over any vegetable! A great side dish for any entrée!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, French, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet (or air fryer)
  • Mixing bowl-microwave safe
  • Kitchen knife
  • Fork or whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 3 handfuls Broccoli or Broccolini about 4 cups
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 squeezed Lemon
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Bleu Cheese Crumbles
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In oven (or air fryer), lay broccolini and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake to coat well and roast until outsides are crispy and stalk is easily inserted with a fork.
  • While roasting, in a bowl, heat butter.
  • Into hot butter, add minced garlic, olive oil, lemon, olive oil and blue cheese.
  • Using fork, mash bleu cheese until it's a smooth paste (use whisk if making large quantities).
  • Adjust lemon and olive oil for a thinner sauce.
  • When broccoli is cooked, make sure the sauce is hot and stir well for a sauce consistency. Drizzle over broccoli. Enjoy!
Keyword Bleu Cheese, Broccoli, Broccolini, Butternut Squash, Easy, Fresh, Healthy, Keto, Low-carb, vegetarian