Soups & stews
Braised broccoli
This recipe has a very Mediterranean feel. The tomatoes, olives and melted cheese go brilliantly with the broccoli – rather than overshadowing the broccoli this recipe brings out its bright taste. Eat with couscous or some other grain for a light dinner.
Cook's notes
Use purple sprouting broccoli when in season.
Ingredients
- 500g broccoli
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 dried red chilli
- sea salt
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved, or 400g tin of chopped tomatoes, drained
- 15 black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 50g Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
Method
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Step 1
Prepare the broccoli by cutting off the florets, peeling the stalks and cutting into similar sized pieces.
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Step 2
Put the oil and onion in a shallow pan (one that can fit under the grill later). On a medium heat, cook for 2 minutes, then add the chilli, salt, broccoli, tomatoes and olives.
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Step 3
Add a couple of tablespoons of water, bring to a simmer. Stir well, season, cover and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes (or until broccoli is tender).
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Step 4
Sprinkle with cheese and stick under a grill until the cheese has melted (or finish in a hot oven).
