April 28, 2022

Roasted Broccoli with Thai Style Dressing

I love roasted broccoli. The roasting creates delectable little crispy bits on the edges of the florets and there’s both a crunch and a softness that develops through the roasting process. Roasted broccoli alone is a treat but when you pair it with a classic Thai-style dressing, it’s another level. Roasted Broccoli with Thai-Style Dressing is an unexpected combination that will have you hooked.

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Organize and Prep

broccoli florets and 2" pieces of scallion

Cut the broccoli into similar-sized florets and cut scallions into 2″ pieces. Place broccoli and scallions in a roasting or sheet pan and combine with the olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper and toss again.

Roasting the Broccoli

cook broccoli until crisp and browned in spots, 15-20 mins

Roast in a 425 degree oven until crisp and browned in spots, about 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Thai-Style Dressing

thai-style vinaigrette ingredients - fish sauce, lime juice, scallion, light brown sugar, red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro and mint

mix all sauce ingredients together until brown sugar is dissloved

While the broccoli roasts, make the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk the lime juice, scallions, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, cilantro and mint together until the brown sugar is dissolved. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Roasted Broccoli with Thai Style Dressing

Roasted Broccoli with Thai-Style Vinaigrette

Transfer broccoli and scallions to a serving bowl or plate and spoon on dressing. Serve immediately.

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Roasted Broccoli with Thai-style Dressing

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish, Vegetable

Cuisine: Asian, asian fusion

Keyword: broccoli, fish sauce, gluten free, scallions

Servings: 4 servings

Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

Broccoli

1 ½ pounds broccoli about 3 good-sized crowns, cut into same size florets
4 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces, optional
4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Thai Dressing

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 to 2 limes
1 scallion finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
1 tablespoon mint finely chopped

Instructions

Broccoli

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Place broccoli and scallions in a roasting or sheet pan and combine with the olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper and toss again. Roast until crisp and browned in spots, about 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Thai Dressing

While the broccoli roasts, make the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk the lime juice, scallions, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, cilantro and mint together until the brown sugar is dissolved. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Assembly

Transfer broccoli and scallions to a serving bowl or plate and spoon on dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

If there’s any leftover dressing, it would taste great on broiled or grilled fish or chicken.

Recipe from NY Times Cooking.

If you like this recipe, you may also like these GFchow recipes. Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts, Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions, and Roasted Fennel with Parmesan.

GLUTEN FREE DISCLAIMER

The recipes you find here are considered by me to be gluten free. However, it is up to you to make sure the ingredients you use are gluten free. Whenever possible, I will list specific brands of ingredients that I use, but always be sure to check the labels yourself to verify the item is gluten free.