Grilled Broccoli Steaks with Herb Sauce
Grilled Broccoli Steaks with Herb Sauce is a vibrant dish that serves four, transforming humble broccoli into a flavorsome delight. To begin, trim 1-2 heads of broccoli into thick steaks and season them with olive oil, chilli flakes, and sea salt. These are then grilled until perfectly charred, creating a delightful contrast in textures. The magic of this dish lies in its chimichurri sauce, a blend of fresh parsley, oregano, coriander leaves, and stems mixed with garlic, high-quality olive oil, orange zest, juice, and red wine vinegar. This sauce adds a fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor to the broccoli, enhancing its natural taste. The addition of Brazil nuts brings a satisfying crunch, rounding off the dish nicely. Whether cooked on a barbecue or a grill pan, these broccoli steaks are a testament to the versatility of vegetables, offering, nutritious side or main that's bursting with color and flavor.
- 2 Heads of Broccoli
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Dried Chilli Flakes
- 35 grams Brazil Nuts
- Sea salt
- Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley Leaves
- Fresh Oregano Leaves
- Coriander Leaves
- Coriander Stems
- ½ Garlic Clove, Peeled
- 60 milliliters Olive oil
- ½ Grated Zest of Orange
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
- Fresh Chilli
- Creating the Chimichurri
Start by combining the fresh parsley, oregano, coriander leaves and stems, garlic, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Blend these ingredients until they form a smooth sauce. Then, incorporate the orange zest and juice, along with the red wine vinegar, blending briefly to mix everything well.
- Seasoning the Sauce
Taste the chimichurri and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and fresh chilli according to your preference. If you feel the sauce could benefit from a stronger garlic flavor, feel free to grate in a bit more, but proceed with caution as the garlic's potency will intensify over time.
- Grilling the Broccoli Steaks
To cook the broccoli, first heat your barbecue or grill pan to a medium-high temperature. Lightly coat each broccoli steak with olive oil, then season with dried chilli flakes and a dash of sea salt. Grill the steaks under a closed hood or covered with a metal bowl, allowing them to char nicely and cook through, which should take about 5-6 minutes on each side.
