Broccoli with lemon and anchovies
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
10 mins
450g purple sprouting broccoli, or regular broccoli
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
6 anchovy fillets, chopped, or 2 tbsp anchovy paste
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper
Place the broccoli in a steamer and steam for 5-6 minutes
Pour olive oil into a pan and fry the garlic slices over a low heat, until lightly coloured, but be careful they don't burn.
Remove the garlic with and put aside.
Add the chilli flakes and chopped anchovies or anchovy paste to the pan and cook until the anchovies melt into the oil.
Season with salt and pepper, add the lemon juice and return the garlic to the pan. Stir well.
Drizzle the dressing over the steamed broccoli and serve immediately.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Main ingredients
Vegetables
Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy, Entertaining, Side Dish
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Discard the garlic flakes for a milder flavour.
