• We all know that broccoli is a super food, but most of us still have to force ourselves to eat it and just ignore the bland flavour. But not anymore. This recipe gives a much-needed kick to a widely disliked vegetable, giving it a punch of exciting flavours. Broccoli with roast peppers and chilli is both healthy and delicious.

    Broccoli with roast peppers and chilli

    Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 2 red peppers
    • a drizzle of olive oil
    • 500g broccoli florets
    • For the dressing

    • 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil
    • juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 small red chilli, seeded and chopped
    • ½ garlic clove, chopped
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • fresh basil leaves, to serve
    • flaked almonds, to serve

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the peppers on a baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake until the peppers are soft and charred, turning once, about 20 minutes.

    2

    Remove from the oven and, while still warm, place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes to loosen the skin. Peel the peppers, remove the seeds, slice into strips and set aside.

    3

    Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Slice the broccoli into thin strips and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove from the water and place directly into a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.

    4

    For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a jug and season well.

    5

    Combine the broccoli, peppers and dressing and toss well. Scatter with fresh basil leaves and flaked almonds before serving.

     

     

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