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Roasted Bagna Cauda Broccoli

By mariaraynal, posted 7 months ago

Photo: Sarah Shatz


Amanda & Merrill's Notes:

For a dish that's packed with assertive flavors -- garlic and anchovy -- it also contains a whole lot of subtlety. Roasting the broccoli caramelzes the tips, giving it both a little crispness and nuttiness. The nut flavor is echoed in the toasted almonds and a squeeze of Meyer lemon perks up the whole. This is a dish that's easy enough for a weeknight meal and impressive enough for a dinner party. - A&M

This dish reminds me of bagna cauda, with a twist. This rendering adds a few classic Caesar salad flavors, and toasted almonds, for fun. - mariaraynal

Serves 4
  • 1 head of broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • a splash of white wine
  • a big squeeze of lemon, preferably Meyer
  • Parmesan cheese, for dusting
  • 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 425. Arrange broccoli florets on a Silpat or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes and remove.
  2. In a small skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovy and saute for about three minutes. Add wine and lemon and allow to reduce for a minute or two. Season with black pepper if desired.
  3. Meantime, in another small skillet over medium heat, toast almonds until they are lightly browned, taking care not to burn them.
  4. Drizzle sauce and sprinkle almonds and parmesan cheese over broccoli, then serve. Or, dip the broccoli in the sauce at the table. Enjoy!

Comments (55)Add yours

ChefJune

7 days ago

Looks delicious. I think I'd also like this treatment for Broccoli Rabe.
Minimally Invasive

3 months ago

This was phenomenal. I made it last night without the almonds (we were out), added a BIG pinch of red pepper flakes and served it over pasta. I'm so glad I made enough for leftovers tonight. Great recipe!
mariaraynal   

2 months ago

I'm so glad you liked it, and I'm going to try it over pasta too. Smart thinking!
Tribeca Mom

6 months ago

Just made it again. yummmy! My husband , kerry proposed to me on Valentines day 9 years ago, so I'm making a pre-Vday special dinner.
mariaraynal   

6 months ago

How sweet -- love it! Thanks.
SallyM

7 months ago

This is the tastiest broccoli ever! Thank you for a great broccoli recipe!
jifferb

7 months ago

just made this - LOVED it! will make it again and again, thank you!
mariaraynal   

6 months ago

Great to hear that you enjoyed it!
melissav

7 months ago

We had this for dinner last and it was delicious!
mariaraynal   

6 months ago

I'm so happy to hear it, thanks for sharing. : )
Savorykitchen

7 months ago

Making this tonight for dinner - can't wait!
Savorykitchen   

7 months ago

This was side for us last night with some grilled lamb - the anchovies were a really delicious counterpoint to the lamb. I mad ea few changes based on what I had at hand and the rest of menu: I used white anchovy fillets instead of canned or salt-packed, and I used crunchy breadcrumbs instead of nuts b/c I had them close to hand in the kitchen and I left out the cheese b/c the rest of the meal was already sort of rich. Really delicious, thanks for sharing.
mariaraynal   

6 months ago

Great edits to the recipe -- I definitely plan to try all the great adaptations.
aargersi

7 months ago

I made this last night and our friend who was over for dinner said it was the best broccoli he has ever eaten!!!!
mariaraynal   

6 months ago

Yay, great to hear!
roryrabbitfield

7 months ago

I made this again tonight, using steamed lacinato kale instead of broccoli. I ate a huge bowlful, it is so yummy.
mariaraynal   

6 months ago

Smart thinking. I bet cauliflower would be great, too. Thanks!
mariaraynal

7 months ago

Thanks again for all your wonderful comments and ideas!
Maria Teresa Jorge

7 months ago

Congratulations, brilliant recipe.
monkeymom

7 months ago

Wow was this totally amazing. Thanks so much for this...we eat so much broccoli in my house...it is great to have some options that make me look forward to eating it!
teemee

7 months ago

Delicious! This is a keeper - Thank you!!!
Lizthechef

7 months ago

OK, I finally have a reason to make me want to live in San Diego and NOT move back to NYC - our Meyer lemon trees...Hey, it has been over 30 years -
roryrabbitfield

7 months ago

I made this last night, with my various substitutions (prefer to use what I have rather than buy new stuff). I used mostly caulliflower, but a few pieces of broccoli too. Roasted cauliflower is amazing, I think. I used walnuts instead of almonds, also very tasty. I increased the anchovies because I love them. Left out wine, didn't have any. Forgot to add cheese! Still, I think what I made was very close in spirit to the original recipe and I must say it was amazing! I will make this many times.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

I'm loving all the variations you all are creating! Thanks for making the recipe and commenting!
Littlepots

7 months ago

I make this dish fairly often in our house. I generally substitute breadcrumbs (panko works well here) for nuts, which I add in at the end to soak up any last bits of goodness from the sauce. Aleppo pepper adds a nice heat element to this as well.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

More excellent ideas. I'm going to get into the kitchen and experiment.
FreshLemonZest

7 months ago

So good, we all went back for 3rds!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

That's so great to hear, thanks for posting!
Tribeca Mom

7 months ago

This is the second time I've made this dish in less than a week...and I had to stop myself from making it last night. Love the anchovy/garlic flavor on a veggie that my whole family LOVES. Yes, even my 7 year old!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

I love that your 7 year old will eat broccoli -- glad that you can add this to your repertoire!
dinnerthyme

7 months ago

I made this dish last night but with pine nuts instead of almonds. It was delicious! My family loved it. I will make this again for friends.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Great idea to add pine nuts. I'll try it myself! So glad you enjoyed it!
AppleAnnie

7 months ago

I made this tonight, and even without some of the ingredients it was still the best broccoli I ever made. I used toasted sesame oil instead of the olive oil, and it helped pinch hit for the missing anchovies.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Great, thanks! Toasted sesame oil sounds wonderful.
sweet enough

7 months ago

this looks divine. I can't wait to try it.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Let me know your thoughts, if you do.
menumaniac

7 months ago

What a wonderful combination of flavours. I adore lemon, anchovies and garlic. And, I adore them even more on top of this broccoli. Fantastic recipe and one that I will make again and again. Mazel Tov Maria from FreshEats! Nice to see you as a finalist!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Hope you like it! Thanks!
KelseyTheNaptimeChef

7 months ago

Congrats Maria! This is awesome! I love the combination of the garlic and anchovy with the lemon butter and almonds. Yum!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

I know -- it sort of makes you want to forget the broccoli and just go with the sauce. : )
MrsWheelbarrow

7 months ago

YUM! What a bunch of good tastes! Congratulations, Maria!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Aw, thanks, MrsWheelbarrow!
mariaraynal

7 months ago

Thanks so much for all your kind words!
gabrielaskitchen

7 months ago

Toasted almonds and a squeeze of lemon make any good green veggie even better! I wouldn't have thought to add the anchovy, sounds delish.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

The anchovy really adds a lot of great, nutty flavor. Thanks for commenting!
Burp_blog

7 months ago

Gorgeous looking dish! I'm totally there!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

So glad! : )
WinnieAb

7 months ago

Lovely!
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Thank you!
eatboutique

7 months ago

I like the almonds with the bagna cauda. Yum.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Yes, they play off each other nicely.
AntoniaJames

7 months ago

Love this! Definitely going to make it, soon.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Let me know what you think!
lastnightsdinner

7 months ago

Oh, YUM. I love bagna cauda, and this sounds like a great preparation for broccoli.
mariaraynal   

7 months ago

Roasted broccoli in any shape or form is terrific, isn't it.

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