Charred Tenderstem® broccoli with Smoky Romesco Sauce & Toasted Almonds

Charred Tenderstem® broccoli with Smoky Romesco Sauce & Toasted Almonds

This recipe by Donal Skehan is the perfect option for an extra-special weekend brunch.

The romesco sauce recipe makes a generous amount - save leftovers in a jar in the fridge with some extra virgin olive oil on top of the sauce to seal its freshness. Seek out the best quality ricotta and sour dough bread you can find for this simple dish; it will make all the difference.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Serves

4

Dietary requirements

  • Vegetarian

Nutritional information per serving

  • kcal 474
  • Fat 31.7g
  • Saturates 8.8g
  • Carbs 26.1g
  • Sugars 6g
  • Fibre 8.5g
  • Protein 18.3g
  • Salt 0.9g
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Method

  1. Prepare the romesco sauce by placing all the ingredients in a food processor and blitzing until they are combined but still have texture. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper.

  2. Heat a large griddle pan over a medium heat. Brush the Tenderstem® broccoli with oil and butter and arrange across the base of the pan. Sprinkle generously with sea salt and allow to char for approximately 4 minutes either side until tender and each piece has deep char marks. If you would prefer your Tenderstem even more tender, add a splash of water to the pan and cover with a lid for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Spread each slice of sourdough toast with ricotta and top with charred Tenderstem® broccoli, romesco sauce and toasted almonds.

  4. Serve while the Tenderstem® broccoli is still warm.

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Nutrition information for Tenderstem® broccoli is based on lab analysis of the raw product commissioned by Tenderstem® broccoli. Please note, nutrition may vary due to origin, methods of storage and preparation, and freshness.

Nutrition analysis of recipes featured on the Tenderstem® broccoli website is calculated by a registered dietitian using McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods, Seventh Edition, but may vary slightly depending on the specific ingredients used. Analyses do not include optional ingredients or suggested accompaniments unless specific amounts are given. If there is a range in the amount of an ingredient, the smaller amount is used. When a recipe lists a choice of ingredients, the first is used.