Roasted Broccoli with Caesar-ish Sauce and Smoky Seedy Drizzle
A delightful dish that transforms humble broccoli into a sensational side, crispy and vibrant, drizzled with an aromatic, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
For the broccoli
- 2 heads Broccoli Fresh, bright green broccoli
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil Rich and fruity, for roasting
- to taste none Salt and Pepper For seasoning
For the Caesar-ish sauce
- ⅔ cup Capers Finely minced for the sauce
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Soya Yoghurt Creamy base for the sauce
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast For a cheesy flavor
- 1 tbsp Miso Paste For complex flavor
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Adds spice and zing
- 1 tbsp Caper Brine Amplifies caper flavor
- 1 clove Garlic Powder For earthy flavor
- 1 Juice Lemon Brightens the dish
For the smoky seedy drizzle
- 1/2 cup Mixed Seeds Crunchy mix for texture
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Adds depth to the drizzle
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes For heat
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Deepens flavor profile
- to taste none Salt and Pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C fan.
- Cut each head of broccoli in half lengthwise, and then halve those pieces to form 4 large wedges per head.
- Place the broccoli on a lined baking tray and drizzle generously with olive oil, followed by adding salt and pepper.
Roasting
- Roast the broccoli for about 20 minutes on the middle shelf until tender and slightly charred.
Making the sauce
- In a bowl, finely mince approximately ⅔ of the capers and add them with the remaining sauce ingredients, including lemon juice.
- Whisk until well combined, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
Preparing the drizzle
- In a small frying pan over medium heat, toast the mixed seeds for a few minutes until they start to brown, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the toasted sesame oil and olive oil, cooking for another minute or two until fragrant.
- Add chili flakes, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Assembly
- Spoon most of the Caesar-ish sauce onto the bottom of a large plate, and arrange the roasted broccoli on top.
- Drizzle over the remaining sauce and the smoky seedy drizzle.
- Sprinkle a few remaining capers on top if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce if desired. Adjust the amounts of chili flakes and other spices to personal preference. You can substitute broccoli with cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.