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Roasted broccoli & spring onions with feta

August 21, 2013 by Mary Frances 24 Comments

Broccoli and spring onions, oven roasted and topped with feta and toasted bread crumbs on a white French platter with blue trim. I am constantly looking for new flavor combinations with vegetables. I keep thinking, I’ve just have to make them more exciting, especially since we are eating less meat, and I know that a lot of my readers are vegetarians.

So last night I came up with this one. Roasted broccoli and spring onions topped with feta cheese and toasted bread crumbs. The bread crumbs were really leftover croutons that were too few for another Caesar salad, so I crushed them up in my mortar and pestle and threw them on top. Easy, right? This is why you should always make extra croutons! The more you cook, the more you can have various, ready-made ingredients at your disposal.

This was so yummy!!

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND SPRING ONIONS WITH FETA AND TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS – serves 4

1 head of broccoli
1 bunch of spring onions, ends and tops trimmed and bulbs split if large, or 1 large shallot, peeled and thickly sliced
2 tbs. olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1/4” thick slice of feta cheese
1.5 tbs. toasted bread crumbs or crushed croutons

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash, trim and peel stalks of broccoli and cut lengthwise into similar sized pieces. On a baking sheet, combine the broccoli with the spring onions and toss with the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and place in the oven to roast. Check at 15 minutes and toss. Total time should take about 35 minutes or until the stems are fork tender to your liking. I love it when the broccoli florets get a little charred in places.

Place the vegetables on a platter and top with crumbled feta pieces and the bread crumbs. Enjoy!!Roasted broccoli and spring onions with feta and toasted bread crumbs on a white French platter.

 

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  1. Rosemary Mullally says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I love vegetable dishes like this! Broccoli, feta and shallots. What’s not to love?
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 21, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      Totally agree!! Thanks!!

      Reply
  2. Margaret Brown says

    August 21, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I’m going to look for the freshest broccoli at the farmers market for next week. Will go nicely with the sheep’s milk feta I got there this week. Yum, yum. Margaret

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 21, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Sheep’s milk feta sounds divine!!

      Reply
  3. apuginthekitchen says

    August 21, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Sounds delicious and makes the broccoli exciting!! Totally agree about making extra croutons , had some left over from the panzanella used them in meatballs!!
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 21, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Great idea!! I like your meatball recipe!!

      Reply
  4. Brit @ Wine, Cheese & Workout Capris says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Mary, this looks AWESOME! I’m so going to have to try this 🙂 I love roasted broccoli. As always, love your recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:43 PM

      Thanks Brittany!! I just realized you changed the name of your blog – you go girl!

      Reply
  5. REMCooks says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    What a lovely side. I definitely need to give this a try. 🙂
    REMCooks recently posted…Fire Roasted Tomato, Green Chile and Corn SalsaMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      Thank you!! LOVE your Fire Roasted Salsa recipe – sounds fantastic!

      Reply
  6. Jovina Coughlin says

    August 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    This looks like a great recipe to make broccoli taste good. On my list to try.
    Jovina Coughlin recently posted…Easy, Quick Weeknight PastasMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:47 PM

      Well I LOVE broccoli any way – but do try this!

      Reply
  7. Kate Magee says

    August 21, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I love roasted broccoli but usually just toss the broccoli in balsamic vinegar and oil before roasting (sometimes I add a wee sprinkle of sugar to help the carmelization process) but never thought of adding feta and bread crumbs before serving. Can’t wait to try this. Also love roasted Brussel Sprouts so may also the same toppings (perhaps with a bit of saute’d pancetta) come the fall…

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:50 PM

      Brussels sprouts and pancetta would also be divine! I’ve never added vinegar before roasting. I’ll have to try that.

      Reply
  8. Greg says

    August 21, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    What a great side!
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

      Thanks!! I’m gonna try your Limoncello cocktail this weekend!

      Reply
  9. yummychunklet says

    August 21, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Great veggie dish!
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

      Thanks!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    August 21, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I’ve never roasted broccoli before. I like the onions and feta addition!
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    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:55 PM

      Oh roasted broccoli is the best – and the easiest!! I think roasting any vegetable at high heat – 400 – 425 degrees – coaxes out a sweetness that is so delicious. Give it a go!

      Reply
  11. ChgoJohn says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    No matter the vegetable, it never tastes better than when roasted. This is especially true of broccoli. Serving it as you did here, with feta, would be terrific!
    ChgoJohn recently posted…Ramps Ravioli with Morel MushroomsMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:55 PM

      You are so right, John! Do you still have ramps there?

      Reply
  12. johnnysenough hepburn says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    There are two things in common here, including wanting new (and relatively easy) ways of cooking veg, especially broccoli as I usually just pan-fry it. The other is liking my florets a little charred. And yet I never thought to roast them with other ingredients. How dim is that?? Will have to try it!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:56 PM

      Well give it a go!! It took me a long time to start combining things but now I’m on the hunt!

      Reply

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