Charred Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Dressing and Toasted Almonds

Tender-crisp broccoli florets charred to perfection and tossed in a bright, tangy lemon-garlic dressing, then finished with crunchy toasted almonds. A simple and flavorful side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

265

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.78

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Side Dish

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Ingredients

Servings

1lbBroccoli florets(Cut into bite-sized pieces)

£1.20

3tablespoonsOlive oil(Extra virgin)

£0.30

1Lemon(For juice and zest)

£0.60

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1tablespoonTamari or Soy Sauce(Low sodium recommended; use tamari for gluten-free)

£0.10

1teaspoonMaple syrup or Honey(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.20

0.3teaspoonRed pepper flakes(Optional, for a touch of heat)

£0.05

0.3cupToasted slivered almonds(Roughly chopped)

£0.50

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£3.10

£0.78 per serving

The Method

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, tamari/soy sauce, maple syrup/honey (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat.
3
Add the broccoli florets to the hot pan in a single layer. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
4
Cook for 5-7 minutes, undisturbed, allowing the broccoli to char on the bottom. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and charred on both sides.
5
Transfer the charred broccoli to a large bowl. Pour the lemon-garlic dressing over the broccoli and toss to coat.
6
Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

265 kcal / 1109 kJ

Carbs

16g

6% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy broccoli, pat the florets dry before cooking.

Don't overcrowd the pan, as this will steam the broccoli instead of charring it.

If you don't have slivered almonds, you can use chopped walnuts or pecans instead.

To toast almonds, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant. Alternatively, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet or grill pan

Small bowl

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