Charred Sweet Broccoli with Pancetta and Parmesan
Dec 15, 2021, Updated Nov 25, 2022
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This recipe is sponsored by Tanimura & Antle.
Do your kids turn their noses up at broccoli? Make them give this incredible veggie another shot by serving up some exquisite Charred Sweet Broccoli with Pancetta and Parmesan! Featuring a base of tender tasty veggies topped with cheese and melt-in-your-mouth meat, this dish is the perfect way to elevate your dinner.
How to Make Charred Sweet Broccoli with Pancetta and Parmesan
Making a delicious restaurant-quality dish doesn’t have to be hard. This Charred Sweet Broccoli dish is filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients that make for dramatic, irresistible flavor. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to prepare!
Start by preparing the meat. You can use either pancetta or bacon in this recipe depending on the kind of savory flavor you’re craving. Fry it up in a skillet, then set it aside and let it dry on some paper towels. Don’t drain the fat from the skillet. You’ll use it to cook the sweet broccoli.
Use a whisk to mix up the ingredients for the dressing, then get ready to cook the main ingredient. For this artisan meal, what better choice is there than Tanimura & Antle Artisan® Sweet Broccoli? This delectable vegetable is related to broccoli but is sweeter and a little more tender. A slightly nutty flavor makes it great for charring. Cook it until it’s charred, then place it in a serving dish and top it with the pancetta or bacon, parmesan cheese, and dressing.
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We think that a recipe like this Charred Sweet Broccoli with Pancetta and Parmesan deserves only the best ingredients around. That’s why we’re cooking with Tanimura & Antle produce! Their Artisan Sweet Broccoli and the other veggies in their Artisan line are grown with expert care and attention. Serve them up for meals that you want to stand out and make memories.
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In addition to their delicious Artisan Sweet Broccoli, you’ll find other veggies for all kinds of occasions in their Field Fresh, Organic, and Greenhouse Grown lines. Cauliflower, lettuce, onions, celery, and more are all grown in the best possible conditions by produce experts, ensuring that you’ll only bring home the best when you choose Tanimura & Antle products.
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Charred Sweet Broccoli with Pancetta and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 bunches Tanimura & Antle Artisan® Sweet Broccoli cut to 3” pieces
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 6 slices pancetta cut into 1/4-inch pieces (or substitute bacon)
- Salt and ground black pepper
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves roughly chopped
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pancetta or bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, set aside skillet and remaining fat for cooking the Artisan Sweet Broccoli.
- In a small bowl, whisk together white balsamic vinegar, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, sugar, thyme leaves and olive oil.
- In the skillet with reserved fat, over medium-high heat, cook Artisan Sweet Broccoli, turning every 1-2 minutes until charred and soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Artisan Sweet Broccoli to medium serving bowl.
- Sprinkle cooked pancetta or bacon and parmesan over the Artisan Sweet Broccoli.
- Serve to plates and then top with dressing as desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
