Crispy Broccoli (Battered and Roasted!)

We are going to batter broccoli, roast it, and cover it in a peanut butter based sauce. I know that sounds weird, right? Actually, it is amazing! I never thought that this flavor profile would work together, but it does! I served this crispy broccoli with a ranch dipping sauce. This would be a great entrée or appetizer!

Crispy Broccoli

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 head broccoli, cut into similar sized pieces (florets and stalk)

• Batter:

• 1 cup flour

• ¾ cup water

• Salt and pepper

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• Sauce:

• ¼ cup peanut butter

• ½ lime juice

• 1 tbsp sweetener (if desired)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• ¾ tsp salt

• ¾ tsp red pepper flakes

• 1 tsp curry powder

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup peanuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and water for the batter. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the breadcrumbs to a separate bowl. Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a large bowl.

3. Dip the broccoli into the flour mixture then into the breadcrumbs and place onto a baking sheet. Once all of the broccoli has been prepared, roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes.

4. Remove the broccoli from the oven and toss with sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

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