Broccoli Bagna Càuda

Roasted broccoli florets tossed in a warm, flavorful sauce made with anchovies, garlic, and olive oil. This Italian-inspired dish combines the earthiness of broccoli with the rich, savory notes of traditional bagna càuda.

4 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 fillets anchovy fillets
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium lemon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the middle position.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli and macadamia nut oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange the broccoli in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    3. Roast the tray of broccoli for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender and toasty, tossing the broccoli and turning the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time.

    35 min

  4. 4.

    4. In the mean time, make the bagna càuda. Cook the minced anchovies and olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the anchovies melt into the oil, which should take 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    5. When the broccoli's done roasting, transfer it to a large bowl, and mix it with the garlic-anchovy sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

    5 min