Broccoliandolivespread Recipes

PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• Wash the broccoli and cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalk, leaving some of the stalk attached. Pull the florets apart. You don't want too small of pieces.
• Place the broccoli florets on a foil lined sheet pan large enough to hold them all in a single layer. Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with about 5 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and red pepper flakes. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp-tender and the tips of some of the florets are browned.
• Remove the broccoli from the oven and immediately toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oi, the lemon zest, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, Parmesan, and basil.
• Serve hot.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND LEMON

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli florets (1.5 lbs.) and sliced garlic (4 cloves) on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of olive oil on top, and add the lemon zest, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat and spread out evenly on the baking sheet.
• Roast for 15-20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until broccoli is tender and starting to brown, and sliced garlic is toasted and golden brown.
• Squeeze the fresh lemon juice on top of the broccoli. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed. Stir to coat and serve.

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!