SEARED BROCCOLI RECIPES

Steps:

• Pre-heat large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to pan.
• Once oil starts to smoke, immediately add broccoli stem coins. Stir frequently until coins are beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add red bell pepper strips to pan and stir until blistering, about 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat and add broccoli florets. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Create a well in middle of pan and add remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once oil is shimmering, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add 1/3 cup of water to pan and cover immediately. Let vegetables steam for 2 minutes. Remove lid.
• Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Add about a third of the broccoli, just enough so that it covers the bottom of the pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook broccoli without moving it for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until dark brown on 1 side only (leave the other side bright green). Transfer to a big bowl and repeat with remaining broccoli and more oil. When all the broccoli has been browned, season with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to pan. Add onions and garlic, black and red peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook onion-garlic mixture until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add potato to the pot with 1 quart water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, cover pot and cook until potato is just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add broccoli, cover again and cook until tender, another 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add lemon zest and roughly purée soup with an immersion or regular blender, leaving some small chunks for texture. Stir in lemon juice. Finish with grated Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper and flaky sea salt.