Veggie Bagna Cauda

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation rating: Easy

Yield: 6-8 servings

 

Ingredients:

2 heads broccoli

2 bunches rainbow chard, leaves removed

Olive oil, for brushing

Salt and pepper

 

Bagna cauda

¼ cup (60 ml) anchovy paste

4 cloves roasted garlic (see recipe)

2 tablespoons (30 ml) oregano

1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper

½ cup (120 ml) olive oil

 

Method:

Break broccoli into florets. Blanch florets in boiling water for 20 seconds. Remove from water and dunk into ice water. Remove from ice water and pat dry. Cut rainbow chard stems into 3-inch (7.5 cm) pieces. Brush broccoli florets and chard stems with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place florets and chard on a hot grill and cook for 3 minutes. Once charred, flip and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from grill.

 

For the bagna cauda, add anchovy paste, roasted garlic, oregano, and pepper to olive oil in a small saucepan. Stir and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

 

Remove pan from heat and let cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.

 

Serve warm bagna cauda with charred broccoli and chard for dipping.