Broccolini with Bacon
June 28th, 2010 | Pork, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Yankee Cook Recipes | 2 Comments »
It has been a long few days. I’ve just completed the first half of the graduate program in which I am enrolled. To complicate things, I’m moving in a few days. It’s just the time for simplicity in cooking.
That said, while this dish is quite simple, it’s also quite appetizing, as it fills the kitchen with that most comforting of cooking aromas – bacon. The key here though, is to cook the bacon slowly so that it crisps without browning the pan. Broccolini is packed with vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and folate. This dish makes a great side for a lighter main.
Broccolini with Bacon – serves 2 – 4
3 oz. bacon (about 4 slices, depending on the cut)
1 lb. broccolini, chopped into 1 – 2 inch pieces
Slice the bacon into small strips, about a 1/4″ by 1″. Cook in a frying pan over low to medium-low heat for about 25 -30 minutes (I know. It’s a long time.) until the fat is melted down and the pieces are crisp.
Remove the bacon and drain the fat. Frugal tip: Save the fat and use in other cooking applications, like frying eggs.
Add the broccolini to the pan, cover and raise the heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Toss with the bacon. Serve.
Hi!
Just a suggestion for those who maybe found this a little bitter like me. The second time I tried this out, while the bacon was frying, I quickly blanched the broccolini in boiling water (2-3mins) then plunged into an ice bath and let drain. I found that this yielded a much more delicious result!
Thank you for your suggestion, Anna! I will try it that way next time.