BAKED ROMANESCO BROCCOLI WITH MOZZARELLA AND OLIVES
Sicilian cooks make a traditional cauliflower dish, using a pale-green variety that is baked with soft mild sheep's milk cheese and studded with meaty black olives. It can also be made with romanesco broccoli (confusingly called Roman cauliflower in English), the very bright chartreuse-colored cauliflower with pointy spiral florets you find at farmer's markets. But regular white cauliflower is fine, and will give delicious results, too.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put a large pot of well-salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut broccoli into quarters and trim away the core and any tough bits. Chop quarters into rough 2-inch cubes. Transfer to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Lightly oil an earthenware baking dish. Arrange blanched broccoli in one layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Tear mozzarella slices and scatter over the top, then sprinkle with pecorino. Arrange olives here and there. In a small bowl, stir together capers, anchovy, garlic, red pepper and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until cheese has browned a bit and broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with a good pinch of dried oregano.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 428, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Asad NARU
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the mozzarella and olives added a nice touch of flavor. Will definitely make this again.
Basheer Rodrigues
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The broccoli always comes out perfectly roasted and the cheese and olives add a great flavor.
Patrice Griffith
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Amumpiere Moreen
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves broccoli.
Nadia Hamza
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
reenita ardoin
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The broccoli was roasted to perfection and the cheese and olives added a nice touch.
Teo Alex
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Chris Pickard
[email protected]I love the combination of broccoli, mozzarella, and olives in this dish. It's a great way to get your veggies in.
Asad Ur Rehman
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great side dish for any meal.
Jhen jhen Ramos
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The broccoli always comes out perfectly roasted and the cheese and olives add a great flavor.
Magma wolf
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the mozzarella and olives added a nice touch of flavor. Will definitely make this again.