chargrilled broccoli with chilli and garlic

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Separate the brocolli into florets and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes – don’t be tempted to cook longer! Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water, then drain and leave to dry completely.

Step 2

Once the broccoli is dry, toss with 40ml of the olive oil and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Place a griddle pan on high heat and leave for 5 minutes until smoking hot. Grill the broccoli in batches on the hot pan, turning to get lovely char marks on all sides.

Step 3

While the broccoli is cooking, place the remaining oil in a small saucepan together with the garlic and chillies and cook on a medium heat until the garlic begins to turn golden brown. Be careful not to let the garlic and chilli burn – they will continue cooking in the hot oil even when off heat.

Step 4

Pour the garlic and chilli oil over the hot broccoli and toss well. Season to taste and serve immediately or at room temperature.