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Recipe Highlights:
- Rich in Fibre and Vitamins: Broccoli is a powerhouse of vitamins C, K, and folate, and offers plenty of dietary fibre for gut and immune health.
- Plant-Based Protein Boost: Butter beans are a great source of plant protein, helping support muscle repair and sustained energy.
- Heart-Healthy Fats: Green olives and olive oil provide monounsaturated fats that help promote cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation.
- Supports Brain and Skin Health: Avocado adds healthy fats and antioxidants, contributing to cognitive function and glowing skin.
Keywords:
Vegetable, Dinner, Brocolli
Hearty, wholesome, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavour, this Broccoli Steak with Olive and Butter Bean Purée redefines plant-based comfort food. A whole head of broccoli is blanched, spiced with warming cumin and paprika, then roasted until charred and golden for a smoky, satisfying bite. Beneath it lies a luxuriously creamy purée made from butter beans, green olives, avocado, and miso — a savoury blend bursting with umami and silky texture. Perfect as a vibrant main or elegant side, this dish delivers on both flavour and nutrition, making vegetables the undeniable star of the plate.
Ingredients
- 1 whole head of broccoli
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ an avocado
- 1 tin of butter beans drained and rinsed
- 200 g green olives pitted
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- Extra Virgin Olive oil
Method:
- Blanch the whole head of broccoli by steeping it in boiling water to soften it slightly.
- Once blanched, drizzle the broccoli with olive oil and season generously with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned broccoli in an air fryer or oven and roast until golden and slightly charred, bringing out its natural sweetness and deepening the flavour.
- While the broccoli roasts, prepare the purée. In a blender, combine the butter beans, miso paste, avocado, and olives. Add a drizzle of olive oil and blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
- To serve, spread a generous amount of the butter bean purée onto a plate. Place the roasted broccoli steak on top, allowing the smoky, spiced flavours to contrast beautifully with the creamy, umami-rich purée.