White broccoli with aromatics, soft inside and crispy outside, a quick dip in boiling water and then straight into the oven! You will enjoy a simple yet very flavorful side dish that is prepared in a few minutes, perfect for accompanying meat and fish main courses!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients for preparing white broccoli with aromatics
- 2.9 lbs broccoli (white, already cleaned)
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tsp curry (powder)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp hot paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp dried onion
- 1 tsp chives (dried)
- to taste mixed peppercorns (freshly ground)
- 3 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fine salt
Useful Tools
- Pot
- Baking Tray
- Colander
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Small Bowl
- Teaspoon
- Kitchen Scale
Preparation of White Broccoli with Aromatics
Clean the broccoli from the waste parts, cut it into large pieces, wash it under running water, put it in a pot with slightly salted water and set it on the stove, once it boils cook on high heat for 15 minutes.
After the 15 minutes of boiling, drain the broccoli and place it in a large baking dish so that the broccoli is not overlapping.
In a bowl, pour all the spices, the breadcrumbs, and a pinch of salt, then mix well to obtain a uniform mixture.
Pour the seasoned breadcrumbs over the broccoli and with the help of two spoons, mix well until the broccoli is well coated and breaded, pour the oil over the seasoned broccoli as per the recipe.
Heat the oven to the maximum temperature, when it’s hot, bake and cook for 35/40 minutes, after the first 30 minutes check the cooking as every oven is different, the white broccoli with aromatics is ready when it is golden brown on the surface, remove from the oven and enjoy! Bon appetit!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use green broccoli?
Yes, you can also use green broccoli.
