Introduction
This is a simple and delicious recipe for roasted broccolini with tahini and sumac. The tahini gives the broccoli a nutty flavor, while the sumac adds a bit of acidity and brightness. This dish is perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
Ingredients
-1 bunch of broccolini, trimmed
-3 tablespoons of tahini
-1 tablespoon of sumac
-1 lemon, juiced
-2 tablespoons of olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a bowl, mix together tahini, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Place the broccolini on a baking sheet and coat with the tahini mixture.
4. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the broccolini is tender and slightly charred.
Potential changes & improvements
-If you want a bit more of a lemony flavor, you can add the zest of one lemon to the tahini mixture.
-Try roasting other vegetables with this same tahini mixture, such as cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.
What other food it works well with
This dish goes well with grilled chicken or fish. It would also be delicious with some crispy roasted potatoes.
Common Mistakes
-Not roasting the vegetables long enough. Make sure to roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly charred.
-Not adding enough of the tahini mixture. Be sure to coat the vegetables well so that they have a nice flavor.
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 150
-Fat: 14 grams
-Saturated Fat: 2 grams
-Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
-Sodium: 150 milligrams
-Carbohydrates: 7 grams
-Fiber: 3 grams
-Sugar: 2 grams
-Protein: 4 grams
Allergens
This recipe contains tree nuts (tahini).