Posts Tagged ‘Broccoli’

This recipe is deliciously simple and a great way to enjoy the rich flavour of this seasonal treat.

5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
500g purple sprouting broccoli
4 anchovies
25g capers
25g toasted pine nuts
salt and pepper

Steam or boil the broccoli for a few minutes in salty water, but be sure to leave it al dente.

In a pan, heat the oil and add the anchovies, melting them with the back of a wooden spoon until dissolved. Add the capers, then sautee the broccoli until lightly coloured. Check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary. Serve by sprinkling toasted pine nuts on top, as a side to a pork roast.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli is one of Spring’s greatest treats. The tender stems, delicious leaves and beautiful sprouts are not only colourful but very tasty too! We get ours every morning from New Covent Garden Market so they are always amazingly fresh and packed with flavour. What’s more, they’re cheaper than the pre-packed supermarket versions!

Taste: Nutty and flavoursome, with delicious edible leaves, this delicacy is the ideal accompaniment to a proper Sunday roast. They go really well with a hint of citrus, to liven up the taste.

Region: It’s a fairly easy plant to grow, and does well in temperate climates, but doesn’t like hot weather. We get ours in the UK, where the weather is cool enough at this time of the year.

Quality: We only source the finest grade available on the market. Our buyers only select what is looking and tasting best!

Cost: We always let you know the price per kg so you can easily compare our prices. Our purple sprouting broccoli are not only superior in quality, but they are also better value than what is usually found in the supermarket:

Natoora “Purple Sprouting Broccoli“ £4.70/kg
Ocado/Waitrose “Purple Sprouting Spears“ £8.90/kg
Abel and Cole “Purple Sprouting Broccoli“ £6.42/kg

(prices checked on 05/05/2010)

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Purple Sprouting Broccoli is at its best at the moment. Beautifully fresh and tender, this zesty creation will make a great accompaniment to any roast…

750g Purple Sprouting Broccoli
4tbsp of Olive Oil
50g Breadcrumbs
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
1tbsp Chopped Thyme Leaves
25gr Grated Lemonzest
Olive Oil to Drizzle
Lemon Wedges to Garnish

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan. When the foaming subsides, add the white breadcrumbs and stir constantly over a high heat until crisp and golden. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and the chopped thyme leaves. Tip the mixture into a bowl and leave to cool, then stir in the grated lemon zest.

Add the purple sprouting broccoli to a pan of boiling salted water, so the water just covers it. Cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and put back in the pan, drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper and reheat, shaking gently.

Arrange neatly on a warmed serving dish and scatter over the crumbs. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.