Broccoli Salad With Hazelnut Romesco Recipe

Name: Broccoli Salad With Hazelnut Romesco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium red bell peppers, halved and cored; 1 plum tomato, halved; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup toasted, peeled hazelnuts, more for garnish; 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, more as needed; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses or 1 teaspoon honey, more as needed; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed; 2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets

Servings: persons

2 medium red bell peppers, halved and cored
1 plum tomato, halved
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup toasted, peeled hazelnuts, more for garnish
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, more as needed
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses or 1 teaspoon honey, more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets

1
Heat the broiler.
2
Arrange an oven rack in the position closest to flame.
3
Place peppers (cut side down), tomato halves (cut-side up) and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet.
4
Broil until peppers and garlic are slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Turn garlic (but do not turn peppers or tomato); broil 1 to 2 minutes longer until garlic is well browned but not burned.
6
Transfer garlic to a large bowl.
7
Continue broiling peppers and tomatoes until both are well charred, 4 to 5 minutes longer.
8
Transfer tomato and peppers to the bowl with the garlic.
9
Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
10
Let stand until vegetables are cool enough to handle but still warm, then peel peppers and tomatoes.
11
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, pulse hazelnuts until coarsely ground.
12
Add peppers, tomato, garlic, breadcrumbs, oil, vinegar, pomegranate molasses, paprika and salt.
13
Puree until smooth.
14
Taste and adjust seasonings.
15
Scrape romesco into a bowl.
16
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
17
Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
18
Boil broccoli until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
19
Use a slotted spoon to transfer to ice water; drain.
20
In a large bowl, toss broccoli with enough romesco to coat vegetables well.
21
(Reserve any remaining romesco for dipping or for another use.)
22
Garnish with hazelnuts and serve warm or at room temperature.

400

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium red bell peppers, halved and cored, 1 plum tomato, halved, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 cup toasted, peeled hazelnuts, more for garnish, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Salad With Hazelnut Romesco falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Broccoli Salad With Hazelnut Romesco

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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