Charred Broccoli with Walnuts
By: Co+op
Recipe Information
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Think of your broiler as a grill that you can use in the winter to give veggies a hint of char and sweetness. This is the fastest way to make broccoli into a winning taste sensation.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Preheat the broiler on high.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, then peel and chop the stems. Place on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat.
- Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and place on the bottom rack of the oven while the broccoli cooks.
- Broil the broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes at a time, turning the florets with tongs as they darken and crisp on the edges. This will take around 8 minutes. Remove from broiler and cool on a rack.
- In a cup, stir the remaining olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and pour over the warm broccoli. Toss to coat.
- Serve topped with walnuts and Parmesan.
Serving Suggestion
If you have leftovers from after dinner, they can go into a pasta or a salad the following day.
Nutritional Information
210 calories, 16 g. fat, 5 mg. cholesterol, 430 mg. sodium, 13 g. carbohydrate, 5 g. fiber, 8 g. protein