Whole roast broccoli

Woolworths is committed to sustainability via our good business journey. Seasonal (and other) products might not always be in stock.

This whole roast broccoli with leek, garlic and lemon oil makes for a perfect vegan centrepiece. Vegetables are the future of fuss-free, affordable entertaining. Incorporating vegetables in more prominent ways in your meals places meat on the back seat for a change and makes for a brighter, healthier table.

Ingredients

1 large head broccoli
For the leek, garlic and lemon oil:
1⁄3 cup canola oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly slice
200 g large leeks, washed and roughly chopped
15 g Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Cooking Instructions

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 8 minutes, or until the stem is tender but firm and the broccoli is vibrant green in colour.

2. Preheat the oven to 200°C with the grill on and place the broccoli on a baking tray. Grill for 10 minutes, or until slightly charred and soft enough for a knife to easily pierce it.

3. To make the lemon, leek and garlic oil, heat a pan and add the oil. Fry the garlic until light brown and crispy. Set aside. In the same pan, fry the leeks over a medium heat until caramelised, then add the parsley, lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and stir in the crispy garlic. To serve, place the broccoli on a serving platter and smother with the leek, lemon and garlic oil.

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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Kate Ferreira