Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Peanuts

Peanuts add crunch and flavor to plain roasted broccoli in our Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Peanuts. Char broccoli florets in a cast-iron skillet while roasting the stalks in the oven, then mix it all together with peanuts and a homemade sweet-and-sour sauce.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Created By: Jodie Shield
Featured In: North Carolina Field & Family

Ingredients

  • 1 large head broccoli (about 1 ½ pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, plus extra for serving
  • ½ cup unsalted, roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Trim the broccoli and separate the stems and florets.
  3. Slice the stems on a diagonal into pieces about ¼ inch thick and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Add the olive oil and ½ teaspoon of black pepper and toss to combine. Roast stems until browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. 
  4. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the florets and remaining ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir-fry until florets are bright green and lightly charred in spots, about 10 minutes. 
  5. Reduce heat to low and add the sugar, soy sauce and chopped peanuts. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the peanuts are golden brown. 
  6. When stems are done roasting, remove them from the oven and toss with vinegar to coat. Add stems to the floret mixture and stir to combine. 
  7. Serve broccoli warm topped with an extra splash of soy sauce and sprinkle of chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 157|Sugar: 3g|Sodium: 383mg|Fat: 11g|Saturated fat: 2g|Carbohydrates: 11g|Fiber: 4g|Protein: 7g|

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