Friday, February 4, 2011

Truffle Oil Broccoli



Mom and I were chatting the other day about go-to vegetables.  Broccoli's at the top of the list.  When I was a kid it was normally the frozen variety.  Now that the fresh stalks are available year-round, we rarely buy frozen.  But, plain old steamed broccoli is a bit boring in my opinion.  Connie's too.  A few years ago, I tried a recipe for roasted broccoli.  It was just amazing.  So, we switched our allegiance to roasted.  Sometimes I toss it with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Sometimes just the olive oil.  Other times, I finish it with a bit of lemon juice, soy sauce and sesame seeds.  As I was reaching for the olive oil the other evening, I spied the white truffle oil.  Hmmm.  I wonder how that'd work?  Never know if you don't try.  I tossed the broccoli with a bit of white truffle oil and roasted it just like always.  When it came out of the oven, I sprinkled it with just a little bit of black truffle salt.  Heavenly!

Truffle Oil Broccoli

Ingredients
fresh broccoli
truffle oil
truffle salt (optional)

Directions:
Cut the broccoli into florets.  Toss with some truffle oil.  Roast at 500 for 15-20 minutes or until some of the florets have turned brown and crunchy.  Serve sprinkled with a little truffle salt if desired.

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12 comments:

  1. MonetFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Hi Kate! Wow! This sounds so much better than what I usually do with broccoli (I'm boring and just steam it). I can't wait to try roasting my favorite green veggie...and I am going to keep my eye out for some truffle oil. Yum! Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you have a great weekend. I'm ready for some warmth!

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  2. TastemonialsFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I'm always looking for ways to vary the veggie preparations without too much fuss or too many calories. I've got the truffle oil, so I'll give this a try.

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  3. Chef Dennis LittleyFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    hi Kate

    now truffle oil sounds like a great way to kick up the broccoli! I have been roasting it also, it does improve the flavor.
    Now I have to go out and get some truffle oil!
    Cheers
    Dennis

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Interesting! I've never thought of using truffle oil with broccoli. Mostly potatoes or pasta, but I'll try this sometime!

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  5. Belinda @zomppaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I love, love, love truffle oil!!! Makes broccoli so flavorful and full of depth.

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  6. Lori LynnFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Sounds great.
    I like how you arranged the broccoli on the plate.
    LL

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  7. mimiFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I eat a lot of broccoli but I haven't ever tried roasting. Sounds delicious especially with the truffle oil. Next time I head to the city I know what will be on the shopping list.

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  8. Cheryl and AdamFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    This is a terrific way to prepare broccoli. We've used truffle oil with vegetables a lot and it adds amazing depth of flavor. Great recipe!

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  9. TiffanyFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    White truffle oil and black truffle salt!?!? I bet this truffle oil was AMAZING!

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  10. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Ooh, boy, I'm doing this with my next batch of broccoli! Thanks, Kate!

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  11. Deborah DowdFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I have roasted broccoli but not with truffle oil- I have some in my pantry so I will give this a try!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Oh, I do need some truffle oil. Bunky Cooks has been teasing me with hers too. Your broccoli looks fantastic!

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