Blistered Broccoli With Garlic and Chilies

Health Staff
Updated
Almost-but-not-quite burning certain veggies deepens flavor as the sugars caramelize. This style also works well with arugula, lettuce, and chard.

Yields: 4

Prep Time time: 15 minutes

Cook Time time: 10 minutes

Total Time time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into 16 pieces

  • 1/4 extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 crushed red pepper flakes

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • Sea salt

Nutrition

calories 179

fat 15g

saturated fat 2g

cholesterol 0mg

fiber 4g

protein 5g

carbohydrate 12g

sodium 196mg

iron 1mg

calcium 78mg

Directions

  1. 1. Preheat a cast-iron griddle or large skillet over high heat. Place broccoli on dry griddle and char until blistered on 1 side. Turn and char other side. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. 2. In a separate large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Pour oil mixture over broccoli and turn to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and lemon zest. Serve hot or at room temperature.