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Charred Broccoliniwith Walnut Herb Sauce

Recipe by Augie Cooks on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A vibrant, charred broccolini tossed in a nutty, herbaceous sauce that balances smoky, spicy, and sweet notes. The fresh lemon and jalapeno give a bright kick, while the walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Perfect for a quick, flavorful vegetarian dinner that feels indulgent.

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Charred Broccolini with Walnut Herb Sauce by Augie Cooks, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Heat a skillet with olive oil and add the broccolini, cooking until it develops a nice char.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Broccolini develops dark charred patches in the skillet.

  2. Season the broccolini with salt, black pepper, half a lemon, half a jalapeno, the whole shallot, and five cloves of garlic.

  3. Add the walnuts and two green onions, then melt in butter to finish the sauté.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Walnuts warm with the butter and aromatics.

  4. Strain the mixture into a blender.

  5. Add basil, parsley, Parmesan, chili oil, and honey to the blender.

  6. Slowly drizzle in additional olive oil while blending until the sauce is smooth.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce turns smooth as olive oil blends in.

  7. Finish by squeezing in the remaining half a lemon to brighten the flavor.

Tips while you cook

Char before seasoning
Sear the broccolini in the skillet first, then add salt, pepper, lemon, jalapeño, shallot, and garlic.
Blend oil gradually
When blending the sauce, drizzle in olive oil slowly.
Add final lemon juice
Finish the sauce by squeezing the remaining half lemon just before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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