Best 6 Broccoli With Charred Red Peppers Feta Recipes

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**Broccoli with Charred Red Peppers and Feta: A Delightful Trio of Flavors**

Broccoli, charred red peppers, and feta cheese come together in this vibrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The broccoli is roasted until tender-crisp, the red peppers add a smoky sweetness, and the feta cheese provides a salty, tangy contrast. This recipe is also incredibly versatile, as you can easily add other ingredients to suit your taste, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. And if you're looking for a vegan option, simply omit the feta cheese. Whichever way you choose to make it, this broccoli dish is sure to be a hit!

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PASTA WITH CHARRED BROCCOLI, FETA, AND LEMON



Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Feta, and Lemon image

Author Colu Henry loves taking vegetables to the edge by roasting them in the oven until they are deeply browned and caramelized. This method gives vegetables great texture and amps up their flavor, resulting in a nice balance of sweet and savory. The feta emulsifies in the pasta water, creating a melty, velvety sauce without the use of cream. Lemon rind cuts the richness and adds a bright note. Cauliflower, romanesco, or very coarsely chopped savoy cabbage would also work well in place of the broccoli. You can substitute gemelli or penne pasta for strozapretti.

Provided by Colu Henry

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups small broccoli florets
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 ounces uncooked strozzapreti or mezze penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt (such as Maldon)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine broccoli, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and crushed red pepper on a baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until broccoli is charred and browned in spots, stirring after 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large saucepan filled with water and remaining 2 teaspoons kosher salt to a boil. Add pasta, and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low. Cook 2 minutes or until garlic is golden, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle flour over pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add reserved 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid and milk to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in feta; cook 3 minutes or until feta begins to melt and sauce is slightly thickened. Add broccoli, pasta, and lemon rind; toss. Divide pasta mixture among 4 bowls; sprinkle evenly with black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon flaked salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 637 mg, Sugar 4 g

BROCCOLI AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH FETA AND RED PEPPERS



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Parents appreciate broccoli because it's one vegetable that their children will eat. But what about broccoli for adults? How much plain steamed broccoli do you really want to eat? We rarely base a meal on this healthy food, yet there are plenty of ways to move it to the center of your plate. For main dishes, I am most likely to use broccoli in a salad, a soup or pasta. Those little flowers - the crown of the broccoli is the plant's flower - are like sponges for tasty sauces, dressings and broths. Like other cruciferous vegetables in the Brassica family (kale, collard greens, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower), broccoli contains sulfur-containing phytonutrients that have gotten a lot of attention from nutritionists for their potential cancer-fighting properties. It's packed with vitamins C, A, K and folate, as well as with fiber. And broccoli is a very good source of manganese, tryptophan, potassium, B vitamins, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin E. In this beautiful salad, the bitter flavor of the endive is countered by the sweet red peppers and broccoli.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 small garlic clove, minced or pureed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or use 2 tablespoons buttermilk and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces broccoli crowns (2 good-size crowns)
1 red bell pepper, roasted if desired
1 tablespoon lightly toasted pine nuts
6 Belgian endives, leaves separated
2 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, tarragon, chervil
3 ounces feta, crumbled

Steps:

  • Make the dressing. Mix together the vinegars, salt, garlic, mustard and oil, or use the buttermilk and oil. Set aside.
  • Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the broccoli to the boiling water, and cook 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to the ice water, let cool for a few minutes and drain. Dry on paper towels. Toss in a bowl with the red pepper, pine nuts, feta and half the dressing.
  • In a wide salad bowl, toss together the endives, herbs and remaining dressing. Top with the broccoli mixture, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROCCOLI WITH CHARRED RED PEPPERS & FETA



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Enjoy broccoli with crumbled feta, charred red peppers, red onion and garlic as a vibrant veggie side dish. It's a perfect partner for our slow roasted lamb

Provided by Melissa Thompson - Journalist and food writer

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4-6 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red peppers
1 large head of broccoli
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
100g feta, crumbled

Steps:

  • Scorch the red peppers directly over the largest flame on the hob for around 5 mins until they blacken, rotating frequently. If you don't have a gas hob, you can use a barbecue or an oven grill on the highest setting. Once blackened, put in a container with a lid and leave to cool.
  • Peel the skin off and remove the seeds and any pith from inside. Slice thickly, reserving any juices. Sieve the juices to remove any seeds.
  • Cut the broccoli into large florets. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the broccoli for 5 mins, stirring regularly, until starting to to turn golden brown. Add the onion, garlic, some seasoning and 100ml water, then put the lid on the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for a further 5 mins, stirring regularly.
  • Pour in any remaining pepper juices, mix and spoon onto a serving plate. Place the red pepper slices on top and scatter over the feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

SHEET-PAN BAKED FETA WITH BROCCOLINI, TOMATOES AND LEMON



Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon image

When baked, feta gains an almost creamy texture, similar to goat cheese but with feta's characteristic tang. In this easy vegetarian sheet-pan dinner, broccolini (or broccoli), grape tomatoes and lemon slices roast alongside the feta until the broccolini crisp, the tomatoes burst and the lemon rinds soften. (Remember, broccolini has a tender, delicious stalk so only the bottom 1/2-inch needs to be trimmed.) Serve this dish over a pile of orzo for a complete meal. If you like, cut the broccolini, feta and lemon into bite-size pieces and toss with the orzo.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, one pot, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed, thick stalks split lengthwise, or broccoli, stalks trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
1 small red onion, peeled, quartered and cut into 2-inch wedges
1 lemon, 1/2 cut into thin rounds and the remaining 1/2 left intact, for serving
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 (6- to 8-ounce) blocks feta, cut into 1-inch slices
Cooked orzo or farro, for serving
1/2 cup fresh basil or cilantro leaves and fine stems, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees with a rack set in the lower third. On a sheet pan, combine the broccolini, tomatoes, onion and lemon slices with the olive oil and toss. Add cumin and red-pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and toss again until evenly coated. Nestle the feta slices into the vegetables. (It's OK if they break apart a little.)
  • Roast 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through but leaving the feta in place, until the broccolini is charred at the tips, the stems are easily pierced with a fork and the tomato skins start to blister and break down.
  • Serve over orzo or farro. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with the remaining lemon half for squeezing. Top with fresh herbs, if using.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH SEEDS AND FETA



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For a broccoli side dish that's all grown up, embrace this brassica's best qualities, like its grassy, earthy sweetness, via the flavor-concentrating powers of a hot oven. Place a crown on the finished florets in the form of briny chunks of feta cheese and a bold blend of sesame, poppy, and sunflower seeds along with cumin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), head cut into long florets, stems peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 ounces feta, plus 1 tablespoon brine (or white wine)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add cumin, poppy, and sunflower seeds to skillet and cook, swirling occasionally, until cumin seeds are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sesame seeds; season with salt and 1/2 teaspoon coriander.
  • Toss broccoli with oil and remaining 2 teaspoons coriander; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, flipping once, until charred in spots and tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes. Toss with feta brine.
  • Arrange broccoli and feta on a platter. Sprinkle evenly with turmeric and drizzle generously with oil. Top with toasted seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER-FETA SAUCE



Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper-Feta Sauce image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 37m

Yield 6 (1 cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
One 16-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 cup crumbled feta cheese or a 6-ounce block
1 pound whole-wheat fettuccine
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers and saute until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor with stock and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Sodium 1050 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 18 grams

Tips:

  • Prep Peppers Properly: To achieve charred and flavorful peppers, roast them until their skin blackens and blisters. Remove and place them in a paper bag for 10 minutes to steam. Once cool enough to handle, peel and cut them into strips.
  • Tender-Crisp Broccoli: For perfectly cooked broccoli, blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender yet still vibrant in color. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve the color.
  • Maximize Flavor: Enhance the dish's taste by using high-quality extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a generous sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Feta Cheese Crumbles: Opt for authentic Greek feta cheese for the best flavor and texture. Crumble it over the broccoli and peppers just before serving to add a salty and tangy touch.
  • Fresh Herbs: Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like chopped parsley, cilantro, or mint. These herbs add a burst of freshness and aroma.
  • Roasted Pine Nuts: To add a nutty flavor and texture, toast pine nuts in a pan until golden brown. Sprinkle them over the broccoli and peppers before serving.

Conclusion:

This vibrant and flavorful broccoli with charred red peppers and feta is a delightful side dish or light main course. The tender-crisp broccoli, smoky peppers, tangy feta, and aromatic herbs combine to create a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. It's an easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a nutritious and colorful addition to grilled meats, fish, or poultry. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite!

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