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Grilled Broccoli with Harissa Vinaigrette and Pickled Shallot
Smoky, deeply charred broccoli is delicious, but grilling the vegetable can be tricky because the dense stems cook more slowly than the florets. Peeling the stalks, then cutting the broccoli into spears helps, but grilling still tends to dry out the vegetable before it’s fully cooked. The solution? We parcook the broccoli in the microwave. (Alternatively, you could blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, plunge into ice water just until cool, then pat dry.) Charred broccoli requires robust seasonings that can stand up to the brassica’s boldness. We borrowed a flavor combination from “Berber & Q: On Vegetables” by London chef Josh Katz and threw together a citrus and harissa vinaigrette. We toss some of the dressing with the broccoli before grilling, then some at the end for a jolt of brightness. Quick-pickled shallot and raisins, plus a handful of dill (or mint), are fantastic finishing touches.
4
Servings
Don’t be afraid to get deep charring on the broccoli, which creates nutty, smoky, bittersweet notes in the vegetable. Also, be sure to dress the broccoli while it’s hot. As they cool, the spears absorb the seasonings so each forkful is full-flavored.
35 minutes
plus grill prep
Ingredients
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1½
pounds broccoli, trimmed, stalks peeled
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01Slice the broccoli heads lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending on size, then into spears with stems about ½ inch thick. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix ½ teaspoon salt in ¼ cup water. Add the broccoli and toss; cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Toss, cover and microwave until bright green and just shy of tender-crisp, another 2 minutes. Remove from the bowl. Discard the water, wipe out the bowl and reserve it. (The broccoli can be cooled and refrigerated for 1 day.)
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