Spicy Charred Broccolli

Name: Spicy Charred Broccolli
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), outer part of thick stems peeled; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons chopped roasted salted cashews; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, plus lime wedges, for serving; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or mint); 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno

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Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Tender broccoli with a bit of char gets crunch from cashews, tang from lime and heat from jalapeño to create flavors reminiscent of Southeast Asian cooking.

Level: Easy

Total: 35 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

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1 large head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), outer part of thick stems peeled

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons chopped roasted salted cashews

1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, plus lime wedges, for serving

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or mint)

1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Cut the broccoli florets into 1-inch pieces and slice the stems crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Put in a large bowl and toss with the oil and 1 tablespoon water. Spread on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until tender and lightly charred, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the cashews, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeno. Serve with lime wedges.

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