Broccolini with Spicy Sesame Vinaigrette

By LRay

Broccolini with Spicy Sesame Vinaigrette
Use this dressing to add zip to broccolini, also sold as baby broccoli or Asparation.

4 Servings

active:

20 minutes

total:

20 minutes

Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Lisa Hubbard

January 2012

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccolini (1 lb.)
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. toasted white sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Cook broccolini in a large pot of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Drain and dry well. Halve broccolini, if desired. Place in a large bowl.

Finely chop 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds and 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes in a spice grinder (or finely chop with a knife). Transfer to a small bowl; stir in both oils, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over broccolini; toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. sesame seeds and more red pepper flakes, if desired.

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