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Broccolini with Parmesan, Charred Lemon & Hazelnuts

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Roasted broccolini topped with grated parmesan, charred lemon, and toasted hazelnuts for a salty, crunchy, citrusy twist on a classic green.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: Californian, Modern
Calories: 495
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 bunches Broccolini trimmed
  • ¼ cup Parmesan finely grated
  • ¼ cup Hazelnuts
  • 1 Lemon
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Olive Oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Sheet tray or baking pan
  • Small sauté pan
  • Chefs knife
  • Microplane or cheese grater

Method
 

Prep and Roast the Broccolini
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Trim 2 inches from broccolini stems. If any stalks are thick, slice in half lengthwise.
  3. Spread on a sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil, season with kosher salt, and toss to coat.
  4. Grate parmesan liberally over the broccolini. Roast for 30 minutes, or until crisp at the edges and tender in the center.
Toast the Hazelnuts
  1. While the broccolini roasts, place hazelnuts on a small sheet tray and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Let cool, then chop finely.
Char the Lemon
  1. Heat a small pan over medium heat. Slice lemon in half.
  2. Once the pan is hot, place lemon halves cut side down and sear for 1–2 minutes until well browned. Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice off the charred ends (about ¼ inch thick) for garnish.
Finish and Serve
  1. Transfer roasted broccolini to a serving plate. Top with chopped hazelnuts and charred lemon slices. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 31gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 2149mgFiber: 19gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3989IUVitamin C: 544mgCalcium: 616mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Storage: keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven to bring back some crisp at the edges, the microwave will leave it soft. The hazelnuts and charred lemon are best added fresh if you're serving it again.

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