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Ottolenghi's Grilled Broccoli with Chile and Garlic
There are a few more steps in this recipe than just steaming your broccoli, but the end result is so much greater than the parts.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large cloves garlic very thinly sliced
- 1 mild red chile very thinly sliced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
- ½ lemon sliced very thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Lay the almonds on a baking sheet and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a large bowl make an ice bath (ice and water) and set aside. Meanwhile, separate the broccoli into florets. When the water boils, add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider to transfer the broccoli from the boiling water to the ice bath to shock it. This will stop the broccoli from cooking further -- allowing it to retain it's crispness and vibrant color. When broccoli is completely cool, transfer it to a colander and allow it to dry completely. (I actually stuck mine under a fan for 10 minutes to wick away excess moisture).
- When broccoli is dry, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Place a ridged grill pan on the stove and heat it over medium high heat until very hot. Add the broccoli in two to three different batches so you don't crowd the pan. Cook in the hot pan until you get the telltale grill marks. Remove the broccoli to a large bowl and continue with the remaining florets. Transfer to the bowl.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet and add the garlic and red chile. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and just beginning to brown. Remove from heat and transfer the contents of the pan to the broccoli. Add the toasted almonds and slices of lemon. Toss gently to coat with the garlic pepper oil. Arrange broccoli on a platter and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
855IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
55.2mg
(61%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 55.2mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.