Charred Tenderstem with Oranges, Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Name: Rukmini Iyer Charred Tenderstem Broccoli Salad Recipe | BBQ Side
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 400g Tenderstem broccoli spears, blanched; olive oil, for brushing; 3 blood oranges or ordinary oranges, peeled and sliced; 200g blue cheese, crumbled; A handful of toasted walnuts, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ lemon, juice only; 1 tbsp honey; ½ tsp sea salt flakes

by Rukmini Iyer from The Green Barbecue

Walnuts, blue cheese and citrus elevate lightly barbecued Tenderstem broccoli to new heights in this stunning side dish.

Vegetarian Gluten-Free Quick

Serves 4

Total 25 min

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Easy

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Introduction from Rukmini Iyer

This is a simple, filling side dish: broccoli and blue cheese are one of my favourite flavour combinations, and work beautifully here with a touch of sweetness from the oranges and honey-lemon dressing.

Ingredients

400g Tenderstem broccoli spears, blanched

olive oil, for brushing

3 blood oranges or ordinary oranges, peeled and sliced

200g blue cheese, crumbled

A handful of toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

For the dressing:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ lemon, juice only

1 tbsp honey

½ tsp sea salt flakes

Essential kit

You will need: a barbecue.

Method

Once your barbecue is medium to hot, brush the broccoli spears with the olive oil and cook over a high heat for 4–5 minutes, until lightly charred. Turn them over and repeat with the other side.

Whisk the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey and sea salt flakes together for the dressing. Taste and adjust the lemon and salt as needed.

Once the broccoli is cooked, arrange on a platter with the orange slices. Pour over the honey dressing, scatter over the blue cheese and walnuts, and serve hot.

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