Broccoli steaks with green olive and white bean salsa

Name: Broccoli steaks with green olive and white bean salsa recipe
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 large heads broccoli (800g), cut into 2cm-thick steaks; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup (85g) green Sicilian olives, pitted, chopped; 1 long green chilli, finely chopped; 1 tbs finely chopped preserved lemon; 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbs white wine vinegar; 2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained, rinsed, patted dry

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by Georgina Esdaile

Food Editor

Sep 25, 2021

Grilling turns vegetables into caramelised flavour bombs. This delightfully simple, wonderfully fresh and vibrant dish packs in plenty of nutrients, too. Serve as a crow-pleasing side at your next barbie, or pair with a grilled steak, fish or chicken for a healthy midweek meal.

3 large heads broccoli (800g), cut into 2cm-thick steaks
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Green olive and white bean salsa

1/2 cup (85g) green Sicilian olives, pitted, chopped
1 long green chilli, finely chopped
1 tbs finely chopped preserved lemon
1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs white wine vinegar
2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained, rinsed, patted dry

Method

1.

For the green olive and white bean salsa, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.
2.

Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan to high. Drizzle broccoli steaks with oil and season. Grill for 5-6 minutes each side until lightly charred and tender.
3.

Arrange on a serving platter and spoon the salsa over, to serve.