Broccolini 3 ways
GARLIC, GINGER & SWEET CHILLI BROCCOLI STIR FRY
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Broccolini Head
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Ginger Knob
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Method
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Cut the broccolini into medium size florets.
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Finely grate the garlic and ginger using a micro plane if possible and place into a bowl.
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Add the sweet chilli sauce and the vegetable oil, mix well.
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Bring a wok or frying pan to high heat, add ¼ cup of water and season with some salt. Bring to the boil.
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Place the broccolini florets and cook in the water for approx. 3 mins stirring occasionally until the water has evaporated.
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Add the garlic ginger and sweet chilli mixture and stir fry the broccolini for approx. 3mins until sticky and caramelised.
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Serve hot and enjoy.
BLANCHED OR STEAM BROCCOLINI WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO, PINE NUTS AND PECORINO
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 5 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Bunch Broccolini
- 1 ½ Tbsp Sundried Tomato Pesto
- 2 Tbsp Pine Nuts
- 50g Pecorino Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Olive Oil
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bring a pot with salted water to the boil or prepare a pot with a steamer basket.
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Place the pine nuts into the preheated oven and roast for approx. 3-5mins. Remove from oven and set aside.
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Cut the bottom end of the broccolini and discard. Place the broccolini in the boiling water or steamer basket and let cook for 3-4 mins until soften and vibrant green.
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Remove from the water and drain well. Place the broccolini into a bowl and add the sundried tomato pesto, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, add ½ of the pine nuts and half of the pecorino cheese.
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Toss well and serve on a bowl wth some more pine nuts and freshly grated pecorino.
ROASTED BROCCOLINI WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING AND ROASTED ALMONDS
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Broccolini Bunches
- 1 Tsp Sumac
- 150g Tzatziki
- 75g Almond Flakes
- 1 Lemon
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive Oil
Method
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Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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Place the almond flakes on a baking tray and place into the oven for 3 mins until golden.
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Cut the hard woodie ends of the broccolini and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
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Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper and add the Sumac. Toss well and place into the preheated oven for approx. 10-12mins. Remove from oven and let them cool. For 2 mins.
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Add the Tzatziki and drizzle with some lemon juice. Toss well and serve warm.