Hot and Spicy Broccoli

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2-3 cloves of garlic minced
1-2 Tbsp. Siracha sauce
1/2 Tbsp. honey
Juice of half of a lime
1 medium to large head of Alstede Fresh broccoli, Broccoli stems cut into 1” pieces
Salt and pepper
2- 3 Alstede Fresh scallions, thinly sliced white and tender green part, divided to reserve half for garnish

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425º.
Heat the 1-2 T olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the garlic and allow to soften -not brown – 1-2 minutes.
Add half of the sliced scallions and continue to sauté for a minute or two.

Mix together the Siracha, honey and lime juice.
Add a little more olive oil to the pan and sauté the broccoli, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the sauce, garlic, and scallions, and toss broccoli until it is completely coated.
Line a pan with parchment paper. Transfer the broccoli into the pan. Tent with a piece of foil and roast for 8-10 minutes.

Remove the tent and allow broccoli to roast an additional 8 minutes. Broccoli should be crisp/tender and a bit charred.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with remaining scallions for garnish.

Farm Kitchen Tip – Serve warm from the oven or at room temperature if desired.

Recipe provided by culinary & educational specialist, Jenn Borealo at Alstede Farms