Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Tahini (Printable Version)
Oven-roasted broccoli florets drizzled with a creamy lemon-tahini sauce and finished with a savory almond-panko topping.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs broccoli florets
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 0.5 tsp kosher salt
04 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
→ Lemon Tahini Sauce
05 - 0.25 cup tahini
06 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
09 - 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
10 - 2 tbsp water
11 - 0.25 tsp salt
→ Crunch Topping
12 - 0.33 cup toasted almonds, chopped
13 - 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
14 - 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 0.5 lemon, zested
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
18 - Extra lemon zest
19 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
03 - Spread broccoli evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp-tender.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, maple syrup, grated garlic, and 0.25 tsp salt. Add water gradually until the sauce is creamy and pourable.
05 - In a small skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and panko. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Remove from heat and stir in almonds, sesame seeds, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
06 - Arrange roasted broccoli on a platter. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with crunch topping. Garnish with extra lemon zest and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the warm, roasted broccoli and the cool, tangy sauce is absolutely addictive.
- The topping is so savory and good that you will want to put it on everything else you make.
02 -
- Do not skimp on the salt for the broccoli, as it helps draw out moisture and ensures the edges crisp up nicely.
- The tahini sauce will seize up at first but keep whisking and adding liquid to get it back to a creamy consistency.
03 -
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic super fine so it dissolves into the sauce without leaving spicy chunks.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan before adding them to the topping to boost their flavor.