Steamed Broccolini with caramelized pearl onion garnish ( clean eating)

By BClover

Nb persons: 12
Yield:
Preparation time:
Total time: 25 min
Source:

Serves 12. Total time: 25 min

Nutrients per serving: 62 Cal, 2.5g Total Fat, .5g Sat Fat, 8g Carbs, 1.5g Fiber, 2g Sugar, 3g Protein, 57mg Sodium, 0mg Chol

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 C frozen pearl onions, thawed and halved lengthwise
• 1 1/2 tsp raw honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 lb broccolini, bottom ends trimmed 1/8"

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions:
1 Set a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 to 2 inches of water, making sure water is below the level of the basket. Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid and bring water to a boil. Turn heat to low and continue simmering.
2 In a med saute pan over med-high heat, warm oil and swirl to coat pan. Add onions and saute, until they begin to brown at edges, about 3 min. Add honey and salt. Continue to saute, stirring constantly, until caramelized at the edges, about 5 min. Add pepper flakes, stir and remove mixture from heat.
3 When onions are almost glazed and golden, arrange broccolini in steamer and steam for 3 min, until bright green and crisp tender. Arrange broccolini on warm platter, scatter onions over top and serve immediately.