Description
Crispy oven-roasted broccolini delivers a simple side dish packed with bold flavors and delightful textures. Salt, pepper, and olive oil create a perfect golden-brown crunch that makes each bite irresistible to vegetable enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch (170 grams) broccolini, rough ends trimmed off
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- coarse flake sea salt or fleur de sel, for finishing
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to a blazing 425°F, positioning the rack in the center to ensure even heat distribution.
- Pan Setup: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly mist with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Broccolini Prep: Trim the tough stem ends of the broccolini, keeping the delicate leaves intact to maximize flavor and texture.
- Seasoning: Toss the broccolini with olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring each spear is generously coated with the aromatic marinade.
- Roasting Technique: Spread the broccolini in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing each piece to caramelize and crisp independently.
- Oven Transformation: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan midway to promote even browning and achieving a perfect balance of crispy edges and tender interior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt and optional red pepper flakes for an extra flavor dimension, serving hot and fresh directly from the baking sheet.
Notes
- Maximize Crispiness: Spread broccolini in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure each piece gets direct heat for perfect golden-brown edges.
- Oil Distribution Technique: Drizzle olive oil and soy sauce in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat every stem and leaf evenly for consistent flavor and caramelization.
- Stem Preparation Tip: Trim woody stem ends carefully to maintain the vegetable’s delicate texture and prevent tough, inedible parts from ruining the dish.
- Salt Finishing Trick: Sprinkle coarse sea salt immediately after roasting to enhance the caramelized flavors and add a delightful crunch to the broccolini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg