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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Anchovies

This is a very loose recipe. It is difficult to give exact quantities as heads of broccoli vary wildly in size. Adjust it according to how much broccoli you wish to serve. The quantities below will be sufficient for the shop standard broccoli head.

If you really don't think you can go with the anchovies, leave them out. The broccoli will still taste great roasted with garlic. Just add an additional clove of garlic and make sure you season well with salt.

If my broccoli head comes with the leaves attached I keep these on and roast them as well. They go crispy in the heat and are great to eat.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Calories:
Author: Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli washed and dried
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2-3 anchovy fillets finely chopped
  • Tablespoons Olive oil at least 2-3
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180C (fan forced).
  • Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Put the garlic and anchovies into a small bowl and add enough olive oil to create a slurry. I typically use around 3 Tablespoons, but actually just free pour until it looks right.
  • Stir in some salt & pepper and set aside.
  • Slice the broccoli into 4-5 mm slices. I use all of the broccoli, including the stem and leaves, so make long cuts down the length of the head to try and get each part of the vegetable in each slice.
  • Put the sliced broccoli into a large bowl and pour over the reserved garlic/anchovy mixture.
  • Toss the broccoli until it is well covered in the flavoured oil.
  • Spread the broccoli over the lined tray, trying to separate the pieces so they do not overlap. Don't crowd them as they will not roast evenly.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, until the broccoli has started to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

Watch this carefully towards the end of the cooking time. It can go from appetizing to burnt very quickly. If you want your broccoli a bit darker, just cook it for a few more minutes.
I have discovered the best way to warm the plates is to slip them into the oven for the last moment or two of the cooking time, or turn the oven off when the broccoli is cooked and slip in the plates whilst you are getting the rest of the meal together.