Baked broccoli gratin without béchamel, an easy and tasty winter side dish, perfect to accompany meat and fish main courses. A quick recipe to prepare that involves pre-cooking the broccoli in a pressure cooker. Afterward, they are baked with a breadcrumb and grated cheese topping. A side dish without béchamel, thus very simple and light.
Baked broccoli gratin is a perfect side dish to accompany eggs, cheeses, or omelets, and also ideal as a main course for a quick and light dinner. Now, follow me into the kitchen, because the baked broccoli gratin without béchamel will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Pressure Cooker, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
- Energy 113.38 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.58 (g) of which sugars 1.65 (g)
- Proteins 4.08 (g)
- Fat 8.07 (g) of which saturated 1.90 (g)of which unsaturated 1.17 (g)
- Fibers 2.76 (g)
- Sodium 1,125.91 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 3 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli
- 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 oz pecorino cheese (grated)
- 0.18 cup black olives (pitted)
- 1.5 tbsp capers
- breadcrumb (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
Tools
- Pressure Cooker
- Steamer Basket
- Baking Dish
Steps
First, clean the broccoli by removing the woodiest part of the stalk and the outer leaves. Then cut the broccoli into florets and rinse them well under running water. Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and place it in the pressure cooker with a bit of water. Bring the cooker to maximum power and cook the broccoli for 5 minutes from the start of the whistle. Once the cooking time is over, release the steam and open the cooker
Let the broccoli cool slightly and place them in a slightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle the surface with breadcrumbs and grated cheese, drizzle with a little more oil, and bake in a fan oven at 356°F for 10 minutes and another 5 minutes with the grill function.
Bake the broccoli in the oven until the surface is golden. The baked broccoli gratin is ready to be served!
Variations and Tips for Baked Broccoli Gratin
The baked broccoli can be stored in the refrigerator in a container with a lid for one or two days. Alternatively, you can prepare them in advance and bake them when needed.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Baked Broccoli Gratin
How to recognize fresh broccoli?
When purchasing, broccoli should have a nice dark green color. If the flowers tend toward yellow, it is an old broccoli. They should also be nice and firm to the touch.
How to clean broccoli well?
You can put the broccoli in a basin with water and vinegar or baking soda to remove any insects that may have penetrated the vegetable. Afterward, simply soak the broccoli for a few minutes and rinse it before cooking.
What can I substitute for pecorino?
As an alternative to pecorino, you can use grated parmesan cheese.
