#261 The Case of Charred Broccoli Caesar

Above is Charred Broccoli before Caesar. Already yummy. Serve it like this as 4 side servings. But wait until you taste it as 2 finished main salads!

 

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets then halved/quartered lengthwise if too large

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons water,

1/4 cup Caesar Vinaigrette or purchased vegan Caesar vinaigrette

1/8 cup vegan Parmesan

2 lemon wedges (for garnish)

2 large, cracker-style croutons (I make mine by broiling thinly sliced bread, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with rosemary and salt, turning once, and drying/crisping further in a cooling oven)

 

Toss the florets in a large pot with the olive oil, salt and pepper.

 

Set over medium-high heat and sauté until the broccoli is lightly charred. Add the water and continue to sauté until the broccoli is almost tender-crisp. Let it cool in the pot until the heat won't melt the vinaigrette.

 

Toss the cooled broccoli in the Caesar Vinaigrette, adding more to taste.

 

Divide between two plates. Grate the vegan Parmesan on top and serve with a lemon wedge and a large, cracker-style crouton.

 

Serves 2.

 

♥ Becki