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Broccoli with Scallions, Miso and Orange

Broccoli with Scallions, Miso and Orange

By Courtney HillNovember 8, 2021

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    25 minutes
  • Rating

The broccoli in this recipe starts with a simmer and finishes with a sizzle. First, we cook the brassica, covered, until tender-crisp in a mixture of water, miso and sesame oil, then remove the lid and keep cooking until the moisture evaporates and the flavors concentrate. Orange zest and juice added at the very end wake up the dish with citrusy brightness. Either white or red miso works, so use whichever you prefer or have on hand.

Tip

Don’t forget to reserve the scallion whites and greens separately, as they’re added at different times. The whites are sautéed before the broccoli is added to the pot; the greens go in at the end.

Ingredients
  • 3

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil OR salted butter

  • 1

    bunch scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens reserved separately

  • 1 ½

    tablespoons white miso OR red miso

  • 1

    tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more to serve

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 2

    pounds broccoli, stems sliced ½ inch thick and florets cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1

    tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons orange juice

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, combine the olive oil and scallion whites.

Cook over medium-high, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1¼ cups water, the miso, sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the miso, then stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the moisture evaporates and the broccoli begins to sizzle, about 4 minutes.

Off heat, stir in the orange zest and juice along with the scallion greens, then taste and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with additional sesame oil.

Step 3

Toasted sesame seeds OR Sriracha OR both