Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style

Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style

A Mediterranean side dish rich in flavors, where Romanesco broccoli combines with the savoriness of capers and olives, and the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, creating a perfect harmony of tastes and colors.”
“A simple and tasty dish that celebrates the flavors of the earth, with Romanesco broccoli as the protagonist, accompanied by ingredients that enhance its flavor.”
The Mediterranean side dish with Romanesco broccoli, capers, and cherry tomatoes is
“An explosion of Mediterranean flavors in a versatile side dish that can become a pasta sauce, offering an unforgettable taste experience.”
“A rainbow of flavors and colors, where Romanesco broccoli, with its unique geometric shape, joins capers, olives, and cherry tomatoes, creating a dish that delights both the palate and the eyes.”

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Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
290.55 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 290.55 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 27.03 (g) of which sugars 6.36 (g)
  • Proteins 7.41 (g)
  • Fat 12.12 (g) of which saturated 1.74 (g)of which unsaturated 0.40 (g)
  • Fibers 6.76 (g)
  • Sodium 448.08 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 250 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

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  • 21.16 oz Romanesco broccoli (boiled for only 4 minutes)
  • 1.41 oz onion
  • 2.82 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.71 oz salted capers
  • 2.12 oz green olives in brine (pitted)
  • 4 anchovies in oil
  • 10.58 oz cherry tomatoes (or Piccadilly)

Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style

Tools

What we need to prepare

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Steps

To prepare

  • The first thing to do is wash and boil the broccoli for just 5 minutes.

    Romanesco broccoli
  • Meanwhile, while it is cooking, we can prepare the other ingredients.
    Rinse capers and olives under running water.

    capers
  • Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes

    cherry tomatoes
  • Chop the olives and capers coarsely.

    Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style
  • Slice the onion and put it in a pan with the olive oil.
    After a few moments, add the anchovies and let them dissolve.

    onion
  • Once they are dissolved, add capers and olives and then the cherry tomatoes.
    Do not add salt as the ingredients are already quite savory.

    Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style
  • Once the tomatoes are cooked, which will take about 4 minutes, take the previously boiled Romanesco broccoli and…

    Romanesco broccoli
  • Add it to the pan and let it cook covered for only 4 minutes.

    Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style
  • Here is the Mediterranean side dish with Romanesco broccoli, capers, and cherry tomatoes, ready to enjoy, as a side dish or to dress pasta.

    Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style

Tips

Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style:
You can add a touch of chili pepper for a more robust flavor.
You can use Taggiasca olives for a more delicate flavor.
You can add toasted almonds for a crunchy note.
You can enrich it with tuna in oil.

Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style:
You can add a touch of chili pepper for a more robust flavor.
You can use Taggiasca olives for a more delicate flavor.
You can add toasted almonds for a crunchy note.
You can enrich it with tuna in oil.

Tuna in oil preservation

Storage

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Romanesco Broccoli Mediterranean Style

  • Can I use any type of broccoli or cauliflower?

    Yes, certainly.

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