Description
Ina Garten’s roasted broccolini & cheddar recipe showcases simple ingredients with elegant technique. Crisp, golden edges and melted sharp cheddar create a delightful side dish home cooks will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds / 680g broccolini
- 6 oz / 170g sharp aged white cheddar (e.g. Cabot)
- 4 tbsps / 60ml good olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 0.5 lemon
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F with the rack positioned in the middle for uniform roasting. Trim the broccolini stems, slicing thicker ones lengthwise and gently separating the florets.
- Seasoning: Arrange broccolini on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Initial Roasting: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes, turning the broccolini midway to ensure consistent crispness and tenderness.
- Cheese Integration: Slice Cheddar into rustic crumbles and scatter over the partially roasted broccolini. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the roasted broccolini and melted cheese. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, releasing an aromatic and appetizing fragrance.
Notes
- Maximize Roasting Potential: Spread broccolini in a single layer to ensure even caramelization and prevent steaming, which helps achieve perfect crispy edges.
- Stem Preparation Matters: Trimming and halving thicker stems creates uniform cooking, preventing undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese during the final 3-4 minutes of roasting to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly melted, slightly bubbly texture.
- Bright Finishing Touch: Fresh lemon juice adds a vibrant, tangy contrast to the rich roasted broccolini and melted cheddar, elevating the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg