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Spicy Purple Sprouting Broccoli With Garlic, Olives & Toasted Breadcrumbs

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

• 50g fresh breadcrumbs
• 75ml olive oil
• 600g purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed
• 1 tbsp capers, rinsed + roughly chopped
• 4-6 anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• a pinch of dried chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 4 tbsp chopped black olives

Instruction

1. Toss the breadcrumbs in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and spread them out on a baking tray.
2. Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C/Gas Mark 6 for about 5 mins, until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Break the purple sprouting broccoli into separate small heads, warm about 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, shallow pan over a medium heat, add the broccoli and stir well.
4. Leave to cook for about 10 mins, until you see the edges browning slightly, then season to taste and stir gently.
5. Add the capers, then cover and cook for about 5 mins, until the broccoli is tender.
6. Drizzle over the remaining olive oil and scatter with the chopped anchovies, if using, plus the garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes.Toss to mix in.
7. Cook for 2 more mins, then add the parsley and olives. Sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve.

Courtesy of http://www.riverfordsacrewell.co.uk/

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