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Slow-cooked broccoli stalks

Name: Slow-cooked broccoli stalks recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1kg broccoli stalks (floret stems or main stalks); 100g unsalted butter; 40.00 ml extra virgin olive oil; 3 anchovies; Pinch of dried chilli flakes; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; Zest of 1 lemon

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by Skye Gyngell

Sep 26, 2022

“The stalks are the most delicious part of broccoli. Sometimes the ends can be a little woody but cooking for a good amount of time tenderises them.” – Skye Gyngall.

1kg broccoli stalks (floret stems or main stalks)
100g unsalted butter
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 anchovies
Pinch of dried chilli flakes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
Zest of 1 lemon

Method

1.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add broccoli stalks and blanch for 2 minutes. Strain, then when cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.
2.

Wipe out pan and return to medium heat. Add butter and oil and cook until melted, then add anchovies, chilli flakes and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
3.

Add broccoli stalks and stir to coat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 35-40 minutes until broccoli is tender and broken down.
4.

Serve topped with lemon zest.