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Flavor Poppin' Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: anchovies, broccoli, garlic, parmesan cheese, red onion, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli about 1 large or 2 medium heads
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 small red onion cut in half lengthwise, then cut into ½"-thick slices
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 1-2 tablespoons parmesan finely grated, optional
  • lemon wedges as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° on the Roast setting. If your oven doesn't have Roast, use the Bake setting.
  • Wash and dry broccoli head. Pat dry with a paper towel. Cut or break into florets keeping more of the stem attached than you normally would.
  • Heat oil in a large heatproof skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
  • Add anchovies and garlic. Mix until anchovies are softened and breaking apart. Then add onions and broccoli and give a good mix.
  • Place skillet in oven to roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and browned. Season with salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a platter and scatter parmesan over hot broccoli. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Notes

Anchovy paste can be substituted if need be.  Use approx. 1 tablespoon.
Add sliced chicken breasts to convert this Side Dish into a one-pan meal.
If you don't own an oven safe pan, you can still easily make this recipe. Place broccoli florets and sliced onion on a baking sheet. Then cook anchovies and garlic in olive oil in a small saucepan. Once anchovies are softened and breaking apart, carefully pour oil over broccoli and onions and give a good mix with tongs. Put in oven and follow roasting directions above.