Lemon-Tahini Smothered Broccolini

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup tahini paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest + 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed

Directions

  1. In a small skillet on medium, toast sunflower and sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, 3 minutes. Add chia; set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, 1/4 cup boiling water, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and cayenne until smooth. Whisk in olive oil and set aside.

  3. In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam broccolini until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Arrange broccolini on a platter. Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with toasted seed mixture.

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