Food52’s Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds
Roasted broccoli with a smoky-sweet paprika dressing.
Broccoli doesn’t always get the love.
It’s often despised by children. And of course, we know how George W. felt about it.
But roasting it will make an instant fan out of anyone. Even the former president, I bet.
It brings out the veggie’s natural sweetness, gives it a hint of char and makes it crunchy-tender. And it takes all of 20 minutes to do on high-heat in the oven.
“Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds” is a gussied up version that still takes little effort.
It’s from “The Food52 Cookbook, Volume 2” (William Morrow), of which I received a review copy last year. New York Times writer Amanda Hesser and Le Cordon Bleu-grad Merrill Stubbs created the online cooking community, Food52, which seeks to ferret out the best home-cook recipes. This second volume includes 104 recipes arranged by the seasons.
With this recipe, you make a simple vinaigrette while the broccoli is roasting. With paprika, garlic and sherry vinegar, it boasts a delightfully smoky flavor full of warmth.
Sprinkle on Marcona almonds for a hit of crunch and richness. I buy mine from Costco, where a big container is quite reasonably priced.
Any leftovers are great enjoyed cold the next day in a salad. Or warmed up and topped with a fried egg.
I dare you to serve this dish to an avowed broccoli hater to watch their finicky look turn into instant zeal.
Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds
(Serves 2)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt
For Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
1/4 cup Marcona almonds
Heat oven to 425 degrees.
On a large baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with a drizzle of olive oil and a hefty sprinkle of kosher salt. Roast for 20 minutes, until brown in spots.
While broccoli is roasting, make the vinaigrette: Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until quite warm, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika and remove the pan from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes.
Put the sherry vinegar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the paprika oil. Try to leave most of the solids (paprika and garlic) in the skillet,
After 20 minutes, remove the broccoli from the oven and toss the Marcona almonds on top. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette, toss, and serve immediately.
From Arielleclementine in “The Food52 Cookbook, Volume 2) by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs
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This dish is marvelous! I love everything about it.
Cheers,
Rosa
This is the broccoli that turned a former picky eater (me) into a broccoli lover at a very late age. I actually crave it now.
Though I did think it was George H.W. Bush who was the pronounced broccoli hater…
looks so yum! 🙂 i just got a HUGE Costco bag of broccoli so this will be on my list of recipes to make. thanks!
I love broccoli and try to always keep it on hand. This is a must fix this week recipe. Looks so good!!
I’ve always loved broccoli, and it’s like the reliable veggie to get in the grocery store all year round. Your roasted version looks great. I bet the vinaigrette will work great with roasted cauliflower too!
Looks SO good, I love roasting broccoli! The smoked paprika sounds divine.
I roast broccoli each week but I’ll have to try this new version! 😉
broccoli definitely doesn’t get the love in my house, but i don’t mind it roasted. adding crunchy slices of almond is very enticing!
I only used & loved broccoli mixed in a soup or in a mash! I never have loved it , this way but I must try this tasty sounding & fab looking recipe! It is very unsusual for me: with all these ingredients: so a big must try!
This does sound great with the vinaigrette and crunchy almonds.
I’m not a big fan of broccoli but I do have to admit that this looks delicious! The vinaigrette really sold me on the whole dish! Sounds like a fabulous cookbook!
Love the smoked paprika in the vinaigrette!