Go wild and smash your broccoli flat
We’re always looking for tips and tricks to make our food even better. And therefore our lives, too. That one delicious herb, that amazing technique or that handy gadget can sometimes be truly life changing . We thought this tip was definitely worth saving too: smashing your broccoli flat. So that the florets become as flat as a dime.
Why would you do that? Because you get a super crispy texture. And it simply tastes better. Trust us.
Here’s how to do it
The idea comes from TikTokker Alexa Kliman, and the execution is quite simple. Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil, place the broccoli florets on it and bake them for 5 to 6 minutes at 220 degrees. Then remove them from the oven and press them flat with the bottom of a glass or mug. Can’t flatten them properly? Bake the broccoli florets a little longer in the oven. Once you’ve flattened them, season them with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Place them back on the baking sheet and bake them for another 5 to 10 minutes. Turn them halfway through.
Need a visual explanation? Check out Alexa Kliman’s TikTok video below.
@alexakliman Will be smashing every vegetable now … saw @Kristi do this and had to try!! #smashedbroccoli #smashedbroccolirecipe #crispybroccoli #broccolirecipes ♬ im good – 🎧
A smashed dinner
If you’re thinking now: hey, I’ve seen that smashing trend before! — you may be right. For example, we still enjoy smashed burgers. Super delicious, and you have more room for extra burgers on your bun. And what about smashed potatoes? That soft exterior combined with the crunchy edges is truly to die for. You see: you can smash your entire dinner if you want.
Also read:
- Recipe: smashed potatoes by TV chef Sharon de Miranda
- Recipe: 8 steps to the best flatbread of your life
- TikTok hack: super-quick broccoli with feta (ready in 5 minutes!)
Source: The Kitchn
