Broccolini with Smoked Paprika, Almonds, and Garlic

Ingredients

• 2 pounds broccolini rinsed cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths
• 8 servings coarse kosher salt 
• 3 large garlic cloves chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
• 1 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar 
• 1.5 teaspoons paprika smoked
• 0.3 cup water 
• 0.5 cup almonds whole coarsely chopped

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skilletover medium-high heat.
2. Add almonds. Stiruntil lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Addgarlic and paprika.
4. Sprinkle with coarsesalt; sauté 1 minute.
5. Transfer to small bowl.
6. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil toskillet.
7. Add broccolini; sprinkle with coarsesalt.
8. Add 1/3 cup water. Cover and boil untilcrisp-tender and still bright green, about4 minutes.
9. Pour off any water. Stir in almondmixture. Season to taste with coarse saltand pepper.
10. Mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons vinegar.
11. Transfer broccolini to bowl and serve.
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