Description
This Charred Broccolini with Preserved Lemon & Caper Dressing recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the smoky char of broccolini with the tangy brightness of preserved lemon and capers. Perfect as a side or a light main, this dish is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Broccolini:
- 1 pound broccolini (Tenderstem broccoli), with the ends trimmed, or regular broccoli cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed, and roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon skins*, or preserved lemon puree
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
To Serve:
- 3 1/2 ounces feta (optional)
- 3 tablespoons toasted seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Place the sheet pan in the oven and preheat it to 440 °F.
- Prepare Broccolini: Toss broccolini with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a mixing bowl.
- Roast Broccolini: Arrange broccolini on the preheated tray and roast until charred and tender, about 15-20 minutes for broccolini or up to 30 minutes for broccoli.
- Make Dressing: Mix remaining olive oil with capers, preserved lemon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and parsley.
- Combine: Toss hot broccolini in the dressing.
- Serve: Arrange on a plate, top with parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature with optional toppings.
Notes
- Learn how to make preserved lemons at home, or try a quick preserved lemon substitute.
- Adjust oven temperature based on your oven type.
- Check the blog post for serving ideas and leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
