Broccolini with Smoked Paprika, Almonds, and Garlic

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• divided
• 1/2 cup whole almonds
• coarsely chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves
• chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika*
• Coarse kosher salt
• 2 pounds broccolini
• rinsed
• stalks cut into 2- to 3-inch lengths
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add almonds.

3. 3

   Stir until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add garlic and paprika.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with coarse salt; sauté 1 minute.

6. 6

   Transfer to small bowl.

7. 7

   Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet.

8. 8

   Add broccolini; sprinkle with coarse salt.

9. 9

   Add 1/3 cup water.

10. 10

    Cover and boil until crisp-tender and still bright green, about 4 minutes.

11. 11

    Pour off any water.

12. 12

    Stir in almond mixture.

13. 13

    Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.

14. 14

    Mix in 1 to 2 teaspoons vinegar.

15. 15

    Transfer broccolini to bowl and serve.