Braaied broccoli steaks with quinoa

Posted on 21 March 2023

If you are vegetarian and feeling left out at a braai, today is your lucky day. We have a sumptuous dish that will have everyone around you wishing they’d thought of it.

Presenting the braided broccoli steaks, served with quinoa.

PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes | SERVES 4 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1⁄3 cup quinoa or couscous
  • 700 g broccoli, cut into 1 cm thick slices
  • 2 small zucchini (180 g), thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 80 g feta, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp flaked almonds
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries

LEMON DRESSING

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Spread quinoa or couscous across an oven tray. Bake, stirring halfway, for 10 minutes or until toasted and golden. Cool to room temperature.

Add quinoa or couscous to a bowl with 1 tbsp of oil. Toss to coat well.

Combine broccoli, zucchini and the remaining oil until vegetables are coated. Cook broccoli on a heated oiled grill plate over medium-high heat for 3 minutes each side or until just cooked.

Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm. Cook zucchini on a heated oiled grill plate for 1 minute on each side.

LEMON DRESSING

Add ingredients to a bowl, season and whisk to combine.

SERVE

Arrange vegetables on a platter and top with feta, quinoa or couscous, almonds and cranberries. Finish with a generous drizzle of dressing.

TIP: The cranberries add a pop of sweetness to this delicious veggie dish.

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