ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH SEEDS AND FETA

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For a broccoli side dish that's all grown up, embrace this brassica's best qualities, like its grassy, earthy sweetness, via the flavor-concentrating powers of a hot oven. Place a crown on the finished florets in the form of briny chunks of feta cheese and a bold blend of sesame, poppy, and sunflower seeds along with cumin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 head broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds), head cut into long florets, stems peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 ounces feta, plus 1 tablespoon brine (or white wine)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add cumin, poppy, and sunflower seeds to skillet and cook, swirling occasionally, until cumin seeds are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with sesame seeds; season with salt and 1/2 teaspoon coriander.
  • Toss broccoli with oil and remaining 2 teaspoons coriander; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, flipping once, until charred in spots and tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes. Toss with feta brine.
  • Arrange broccoli and feta on a platter. Sprinkle evenly with turmeric and drizzle generously with oil. Top with toasted seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.

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