17 Delicious Broccoli Side Dishes

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your broccolini.

In this post, I offer 17 of the most popular broccolini side dishes.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Main courses like tiny beef wellingtons, garlic shrimp soba noodles, teriyaki chicken, or pig marsala pair well with broccolini. Shakshuka, pumpkin ravioli, pistachio-crusted fish, and kale salad are all options. Try tempeh, risotto, or honey sesame tofu for vegetarian choices.

Ready? lets jump right in.

Mini beef wellington

Planning to cook dinner for someone special?

The best date-night dish is beef Wellington with garlic parmesan broccolini.

The earthy broccolini complements the beefy beef (together with a spoonful of mashed potato).

Making a large wellington roast might be overwhelming, so try these individual beef wellington instead.

Baked chicken and rice

If you’re cooking for a crowd, nothing beats this one-pot chicken and rice bake.

It contains proteins and carbohydrates, with broccolini serving as the vegetable.

And since the chicken and rice are cooked together, the rice will take up all of the luscious juicy drippings.

This dish deserves to be on your weekly menu.

Garlic shrimp soba noodles

These garlic shrimp soba noodles are a fantastic light meal when served with roasted or sautéed broccolini.

The soba noodles are topped with juicy garlic-butter shrimp and a delicious sesame sauce.

Simple and delightful.

Psst, this also works nicely with bang bang shrimp. You may also use chicken.

Kale and white bean salad

Broccolini is delicious in salads, especially kale salads (like this one).

Both veggies have green undertones and are high in nutrients.

The white beans give the salad solidity, while the avocado with the tahini sauce provides smoothness.

Massage the dressing into the kale to help soften its rough texture.

Teriyaki chicken

Got the itch for takeout?

Resist the urge to get takeaway when you can simply make better-than-takeout teriyaki chicken in your own home.

The secret is to stuff the sauce full of umami deliciousness.

Just like the Carlsbad Cravings recipe (and it will only take you 15 minutes).

For a perfectly balanced supper, serve your teriyaki chicken over white rice and sautéed broccolini.

Pork marsala

With this pork marsala, even everyday meals can feel like an opulent feast.

I don’t know what will make you drool more than luscious, tender pork medallions drowned in a silky mushroom sauce.

And, as opulent as this meal seems, would you think it just takes 30 minutes to prepare?

Serve this creamy pork marsala with broccolini on the side for a splash of green.

Pumpkin cheese ravioli

Serve your sautéed broccolini with this pumpkin cheese ravioli for the perfect autumn comfort meal.

The sage butter sauce on top of this meal will make you want to lick your plate clean.

This meal may be made using store-bought ravioli, but if you want to try making your own, see Half Baked Harvests’ recipe.

Grilled flank steak

Grill up a storm with some flank steaks and broccolini in your yard.

It’s a straightforward match that’s both good and nutritious.

While flank steak isn’t the most costly piece of meat, a fast garlicky marinade will guarantee it’s flavorful.

Sweet Cs offers a terrific, easy-to-follow recipe for grilling flank steak.

Crab cakes benedict 

Serve this crab cakes benedict with sautéed broccolini for the ideal brunch feast.

In this variation on the classic eggs benedict, succulent crab cakes replace conventional English muffins.

Crab cakes benedict is a sumptuous delicacy that should only be served on rare occasions.

Psst, any fritters or fish cakes will go well here.

Honey sesame tofu

Because of the cornstarch and meticulous tofu preparation, this vegan-friendly recipe has extra crispy tofu bits rather than mushy tofu.

The crispy nuggets are then dipped in a flavorful honey garlic sauce.

The sweetness of the sauce will complement the earthier tastes of the broccolini well.

Bet you cant wait to try this honey sesame tofu!

Pan-seared scallops

Serve your plain broccolini with these elegant pan-seared scallops to up the ante.

They’re paired with a vibrant and smokey red pepper sauce that pairs well with the faintly sweet scallops.

With this recipe, everyone will believe you’re a genius cook. It’s ideal as an appetizer or as a light main course before a heavy dessert.

Pistachio-crusted salmon

Want something quick and healthy for dinner?

Try this pistachio-crusted fish with sautéed broccolini as a side dish.

The crunchy pistachio shell contrasts well with the delicate, flaky fish.

And it all fits on a single sheet pan; you can even roast the broccolini on the same pan.

This baked fish with pistachio crust is restaurant-quality.

Butternut squash mushroom risotto

Craving some comfort food?

Try this butternut squash risotto.

It’s rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the squash and saltiness from the savory parmesan.

The mushrooms on top give umami flavor, and the broccolini adds a pleasant crunch (as long as it’s not overcooked).

Brown rice is used in this butternut squash mushroom risotto to make it healthier.

Tempeh in creamy mushroom sauce

The marinated tempeh in this meal is soaked in an extremely rich and creamy mushroom-coconut sauce.

This dish’s savory and umami tastes may fool meat eaters into thinking it’s fully plant-based.

Serve over sautéed broccolini to drown your greens in the delicious sauce YUM.

Head to Full of Plants for the detailed recipe.

Sausage and pesto flatbread

Feeling like pizza?

Instead than ordering in, create this flatbread pizza at home.

Fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and sausage crumbles are among the delectable toppings in this dish.

Toss in some sautéed broccolini for a fresh, crisp taste.

This sausage and garlic pesto flatbread will be devoured by everyone.

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a traditional breakfast meal that consists of tomatoes, onions, and poached eggs.

But nothing prevents you from eating it for supper.

It’s a vegetarian delight bursting with flavor from warm spices like paprika, cumin, and chili powder.

For a fantastic pairing, serve this meal with some lemon broccolini on the side.

Shakshuka is a delicious way to start the week.

Swedish meatballs

Make these Swedish meatballs with inspiration from everyone’s favorite furniture shop.

Who can resist these tender, juicy, gravy-covered morsels?

Theyre flavorful and simple to make.

Swedish meatballs are often eaten with mashed potatoes, but you can make them healthy by serving them with roasted broccolini instead.

The best dishes to serve with broccolini

• Mini beef wellington
• Baked chicken and rice
• Garlic shrimp soba noodles
• Kale and white bean salad
• Teriyaki chicken
• Pork marsala
• Pumpkin cheese ravioli
• Grilled flank steak
• Crab cakes benedict
• Honey sesame tofu
• Pan-seared scallops
• Pistachio-crusted salmon
• Butternut squash mushroom risotto
• Tempeh in creamy mushroom sauce
• Sausage and pesto flatbread
• Shakshuka
• Swedish meatballs