Broccoli And Olive Spread

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw broccoli
  • 3/4 liter water
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons green olives or 4 tablespoons black olives, hulled and cut up
  • 12 small anchovies, from a can or a jar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to boil in a large pan.
  2. Cut the b in flowerets with 1 cm stem; they shouldn't be larger than an egg, but not too small or the whole thing will turn to broccoli soup.
  3. Cook the b with boiling water and the baking soda.
  4. After 10 minutes, check the thickest stems.
  5. If they aren't soft yet, let go for another 1 or 2 minute.
  6. Drain in a colander ABOVE another pan: the juice will be a perfect basis for cooking pasta or other vegetables.
  7. Do this in the sink to avoid spilling and splatter.
  8. Let the b rest and get cold in the colander for 20 minutes.
  9. Take a large jar (750 ml or one liter), empty the contents of the colander in it, add the oil- If your mixer is of the Robot kind, pour the b in the mixing bowl.
  10. Mix on medium speed then taste the paste: it should be very plain and avocado-like in texture.
  11. Add the salt and pepper, more if you like.
  12. Spoon the olives in, stir well,
  13. transfer to a jar if not already done, screw the lid on. Store in the fridge.
  14. When ready to serve, toast the bread, spread the spread, scatter anchovies and enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 29.1g 37% DV
Carbs 3.3g 1% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 0.8g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16924.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 142mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 27.7mg 31% DV
Calcium 50.3mg 4% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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