Easy Charred Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic (Burnt Broccoli)
The tastiest way to make Broccoli. Ever. This easy side dish is perfect for sharing and also makes a tasty salad too.
Servings: 4
Calories: 73kcal
Equipment
- 1 good knife
- 1 Wok or large skillet
Ingredients
- 400 g broccoli about one medium head. (don't worry if it's more or less, it's an approximate weight)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small chilli or 1 teaspoon chili flakes- optional
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 thin slices lemon
- pinch salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into florets and peel the stem. Chop the stem into batons (the inside of the stem is the best bit!)400 g broccoli
- Slice the garlic & chilli.
- Heat a wok so a drop of water sizzles & evaporates immediately. Add the broccoli , a pinch of salt and water and put a lid on it. Let it cook for 1 minute.pinch salt to taste, 1 tablespoon water
- Remove the lid and let the water burn off and evaporate
- Cook the broccoli for a few minutes until it has charred edges in bits.
- Add all the other ingredients, and stir. Let the garlic sizzle for a minute.3 cloves garlic, 1 small chilli, 1 tablespoon Olive oil, 4 thin slices lemon
- Squeeze over more lemon juice or salt to tastes
- Serve hot, or let cool to room temperature and serve as a salad.
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Notes
If you don't want to use a skillet or wok for your broccoli, you can make it using this cooking process instead:
- Steam the broccoli for a minute or two (or pop it in the microwave)
- Toss the broccoli with some extra virgin olive oil, salt, chili flakes or other seasonings and roast on a parchment paper covered sheet pan at 180C/375F for 15 minutes (oven) or for 8 minutes in the air fryer until charred and crispy to the way you like it.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg