30 minutes
A delicious side dish featuring roasted broccoli served with a creamy tahini garlic sauce.
Garlic, mashed into a paste
cloves
cups
Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
tablespoons
cups
Broccoli Crowns, cut into bite-sized florets
0 lb
tablespoons
to taste
Black Pepper, freshly ground
to taste
to taste
1. Prepare Garlic Paste
Mash a clove of garlic with a pinch of salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
2. Make Tahini Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the garlic paste, sesame tahini, and fresh lemon juice. Add water gradually until the sauce reaches a desired consistency.
3. Prep and Roast Broccoli
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until caramelized.
4. Serve
Plate the roasted broccoli and drizzle with tahini garlic sauce. Optionally, sprinkle Aleppo pepper for a subtle kick.
Start with fresh, vibrant heads of broccoli. Look for tight florets and firm stalks. Avoid any yellowing or limp stems.
Fresh garlic is a must. It provides a robust flavor that wonderfully complements the nuttiness of tahini. You can adjust the amount based on your preference for pungency.
Roast at a high temperature, around 425°F (220°C). This ensures that you get a nice caramelization without the broccoli becoming too soft.
Use quality tahini that is smooth and pourable. Stir well before using, as tahini can often separate in the jar.
Cut your broccoli into uniform-sized florets to ensure even roasting. You can keep them slightly larger, which allows for a nice char on the edges while retaining a pleasant bite.
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