Description
This Smashed Chilli Garlic Broccoli recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional roasted broccoli, infusing it with bold flavors of garlic, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. The smashing technique creates a unique texture that pairs perfectly with the crispy edges. A versatile dish that can be served as a flavorful side or a satisfying plant-based main.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head of broccoli (cut into large florets)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Blanch the broccoli: Boil the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes, then shock in ice water.
- Prepare the broccoli: Flatten the florets with a jar, then place on a baking sheet.
- Make the seasoning: Mix olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Coat the broccoli: Brush the seasoning over the broccoli florets.
- Roast: Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add Parmesan or chili oil for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with rice or noodles as a main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
