Smashed Broccoli by @_buonidea_

47 min

4 servings

🥦

500 g

Broccoli

🧀

Cheese

🌶️

Sweet paprika

🫒

Olive oil

⚫

Pepper

🧂

Fine salt

  1. Divide
    • Broccoli

    Divide the broccoli florets, separating them from the central stalk.

  2. Blanch
    • Broccoli
    • Fine salt

    Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli until tender, about 6-7 minutes.

  3. Drain
    • Broccoli

    Drain the broccoli thoroughly and transfer it to a bowl.

  4. Spread
    • Broccoli

    Spread all the florets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  5. Smash
    • Broccoli

    Using a glass and a sheet of parchment paper, gently smash each floret.

  6. Season
    • Broccoli
    • Fine salt
    • Cheese

    Season with salt, pepper, a pinch of sweet paprika and a sprinkling of grated cheese, then finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

  7. Bake
    • Broccoli

    Bake in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the surface.

  8. Serve
    • Broccoli

    Remove from the oven and serve the smashed broccoli immediately.

Smashed Broccoli by @_buonidea_

47 min

4 servings

🥦

500 g

Broccoli

🧀

Cheese

🌶️

Sweet paprika

🫒

Olive oil

⚫

Pepper

🧂

Fine salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Divide the broccoli florets, separating them from the central stalk.

    🥦Broccoli
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  2. Step 2/8

    Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli until tender, about 6-7 minutes.

    🥦Broccoli
    🧂Fine salt
    🍲Pot

  3. Step 3/8

    Drain the broccoli thoroughly and transfer it to a bowl.

    🥦Broccoli
    🧺Colander
    🥣Bowl

  4. Step 4/8

    Spread all the florets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

    🥦Broccoli
    🍳Baking tray
    📜Parchment paper

  5. Step 5/8

    Using a glass and a sheet of parchment paper, gently smash each floret.

    🥦Broccoli
    🥛Glass
    📜Parchment paper

  6. Step 6/8

    Season with salt, pepper, a pinch of sweet paprika and a sprinkling of grated cheese, then finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

    🥦Broccoli
    🧂Fine salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🌶️Sweet paprika
    🧀Grated cheese
    🫒Olive oil

  7. Step 7/8

    Bake in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the surface.

    🥦Broccoli
    🍳Baking tray

  8. Step 8/8

    Remove from the oven and serve the smashed broccoli immediately.

    🥦Broccoli
    🍳Baking tray

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Dairy, Spices, Oils, Seasonings

Ingredients

Broccoli, Cheese, Sweet paprika, Olive oil, Pepper, Fine salt

Notes

Cheese (grated parmesan, amount not given, grated), Sweet paprika (a pinch), Olive oil (a drizzle, extra virgin), Fine salt (for salting the water and seasoning)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Calorie, Low Carb, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Calories

140 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 320mg, Calcium: 110mg, Potassium: 255mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 51mg, Vitamin K: 63mcg, Folate: 45mcg, Vitamin A: 42mcg RAE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

32 minutes

Overall

47 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Pot, Colander, Bowl, Baking tray, Parchment paper, Glass

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish

Occasions

Everyday lunch or dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@_buonidea_

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Golden, Tender, Soft-centered

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Mildly sweet, Peppery, Paprika-spiced, Olive-oil-rich

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigerate : 3-4 days (Cool completely before storing.,Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.), freeze : 2-3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Reheat from frozen or thaw in the refrigerator, then bake until hot and crisp.)