Broccoli Romanesco with Green Herb Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Broccoli Romanesco with Green Herb Sauce
50 min.
6
40kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Broccoli Romanesco with Green Herb Sauce! If you're looking for a side dish that is not only visually stunning but also packed with vibrant flavors and nutrients, this recipe is for you. Broccoli romanesco, with its unique sculptural shape and bright green color, is a feast for the eyes and a healthy addition to your table.

This dish celebrates the rich, earthy taste of broccoli romanesco, enhanced by a zesty green herb sauce made from fresh ingredients. The combination of fresh herbs, garlic, and zesty lemon brings a refreshing brightness that perfectly complements the nutty flavor of the romanesco, making it an excellent companion for any main course. Plus, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences!

Preparing this dish is easy and quick, requiring only about 50 minutes from start to finish, including steaming the tender florets to perfection. Whether you serve it warm straight from the steamer or at room temperature, it's guaranteed to impress your family and guests alike. And the best part? With only 40 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So, let’s get cooking and bring some deliciousness to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brined capers rinsed chopped
  • 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  •  lemon zest 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • teaspoon oregano fresh chopped
  •  to 8 baby heads broccoli romanesco 
  • servings sea salt and pepper 
  • tablespoons shallots diced finely ( 1 medium)

Equipment

  • knife
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Peel only toughest outer leaves from broccoli romanesco, leaving tender inner ones attached. Steam broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water, covered, until tender to the core when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Put in a serving dish.
  2. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Spoon about half the green herb sauce over broccoli and turn gently to coat.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature, with extra sauce on the side.
  5. *Find at farmers' markets in fall and winter, and increasingly at well-stocked grocery stores.
  6. Make ahead: Sauce, up to 1 day, chilled (add lemon juice at the last minute, or it will dull the sauce's color). Broccoli romanesco may be steamed a few hours ahead; let sit, loosely covered, at room temp (if chilled overnight in a container, it gets sulfurous).

Nutrition Facts

Calories40kcal
Protein3.99%
Fat77.14%
Carbs18.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.67
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
5.8673912999423%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
10.8mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
3.58mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
4.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:40.42kcal
2.02%
Fat:3.71g
5.7%
Saturated Fat:0.52g
3.25%
Carbohydrates:2.04g
0.68%
Net Carbohydrates:1.34g
0.49%
Sugar:0.53g
0.59%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:271.4mg
11.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.43g
0.86%
Vitamin K:86.93µg
82.79%
Vitamin C:12.15mg
14.73%
Vitamin A:447.39IU
8.95%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.35%
Iron:0.65mg
3.6%
Folate:11.43µg
2.86%
Fiber:0.7g
2.81%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.58%
Calcium:18.59mg
1.86%
Potassium:57.42mg
1.64%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.57%
Magnesium:6.09mg
1.52%
Copper:0.03mg
1.38%
Source:My Recipes