Broccoli And Olive Spread Recipes

BRAISED BROCCOLI WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• 1. Separate the stalks from the broccoli crowns. Thickly peel and trim the stalks and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the base of the broccoli crowns, then separate them into florets.
• 2. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil; add salt, then the broccoli. Cook for 5 minutes (even if the water barely returns to the boil), then scoop into a colander to drain, reserving a cup of the water. Chop into small pieces just smaller than bite-sized.
• 3. Warm the olive oil in a wide skillet, then add the onion, marjoram, and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring now and then, until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the olive paste; add the broccoli and stir to coat well. Taste for salt, season with pepper, and add the lemon zest. Add the reserved broccoli water and simmer gently until the broccoli is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI AND OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Bring the water to boil in a large pan.
• Cut the b in flowerets with 1 cm stem; they shouldn't be larger than an egg, but not too small or the whole thing will turn to broccoli soup.
• Cook the b with boiling water and the baking soda.
• After 10 minutes, check the thickest stems.
• If they aren't soft yet, let go for another 1 or 2 minute.
• Drain in a colander ABOVE another pan: the juice will be a perfect basis for cooking pasta or other vegetables.
• Do this in the sink to avoid spilling and splatter.
• Let the b rest and get cold in the colander for 20 minutes.
• Take a large jar (750 ml or one liter), empty the contents of the colander in it, add the oil- If your mixer is of the Robot kind, pour the b in the mixing bowl.
• Mix on medium speed then taste the paste: it should be very plain and avocado-like in texture.
• Add the salt and pepper, more if you like.
• Spoon the olives in, stir well,
• transfer to a jar if not already done, screw the lid on. Store in the fridge.
• When ready to serve, toast the bread, spread the spread, scatter anchovies and enjoy!