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    Crispy-Charred Broccoli with Zesty Lemon-Pecorino Topping

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    A delightful combination of crispy, charred broccoli topped with zesty lemon and savory Pecorino Romano cheese.

    Ingredients for Crispy-Charred Broccoli with Zesty Lemon-Pecorino Topping

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    Broccoli, stems trimmed and peeled, cut into long florets

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    Lemon, halved, and one of the halves cut into 4 wedges

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    Dried Chile Flakes

    teaspoons

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    Kosher Salt

    to taste

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    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    to taste

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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    cups

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    Aged Pecorino Romano, for grating

    to taste

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    Dried Breadcrumbs, optional

    tablespoons

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    Tonnato, optional

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    How to Make Crispy-Charred Broccoli with Zesty Lemon-Pecorino Topping

    1. Preheat Broiler and Arrange Broccoli

    First, preheat your broiler to get it nice and hot. While the broiler is heating, spread the broccoli florets out on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.

    2. Broil Broccoli

    Place the baking sheet under the broiler and let the broccoli cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the florets are slightly softened and charred on most surfaces.

    3. Season Broccoli

    Once the broccoli is charred, transfer it to a large bowl. Squeeze the juice from one lemon half over the broccoli. Season with ½ teaspoon of dried chile flakes, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil over the broccoli, then toss everything together to ensure the florets are well-coated.

    4. Serve Broccoli

    Arrange the seasoned broccoli on a serving platter. Grate a generous amount of aged Pecorino Romano over the top. If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them over the broccoli. Garnish with lemon wedges and optionally set out a bowl of tonnato for dipping.


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