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Monday 19 April 2021

Broccoli and Chickpea Frittata

 

Ingredients
Serves Four
175g (Tenderstem)* broccoli, each stem cut in half
2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
Sea salt & black pepper
Method
1. Heat the oven to 190ºC/170ºC fan/Gas 5. Lightly grease a ceramic baking dish (approx. 26 x 16 cm) or a 7″ loose bottomed cake tin.
2. Parboil the (Tenderstem) broccoli for 2-3 minutes, drain and set aside.
3. Heat 1½ tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the red onion and pepper for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, paprika and chickpeas and cook for a further 2 minutes before adding the coriander.
4. Spread the sauté mixture over the base of the prepared dish or tin. Place the (Tenderstem) broccoli on top in rows or spokes. Season the eggs well with salt and pepper. Pour the beaten eggs over the (Tenderstem) broccoli and bake for approx. 25 minutes or until set.
5. Cut into wedges to serve.
Recipe from here


What is Tenderstem  broccoli?
Tenderstem broccoli is the (perfectly natural) love child of Chinese kale and broccoli, star-crossed lovers of the vegetable world.
What does Tenderstem broccoli taste like?
A bit like broccoli but way better - it has a sweet, nutty flavour, similar to asparagus, all wrapped up in a gorgeous crunch.
What is the nutritional value of Tenderstem broccoli?
Tenderstem broccoli has many nutritional benefits. It's high in folates, plus it's a good source of fibre and protein.
Does it have different names?
Yes, Bimi, broccolini, (and Tenderstem) are trademarked names for the hybrid of Chinese Kale and broccoli.

*This recipe suggestion uses Tenderstem Broccoli but this can be substituted for 'ordinary broccoli florets'. 

Another recipe suggestion you may like is this Vegetable Frittata - see here


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All the best Jan

41 comments:

Rose said...

I would love to try some of that Tenderstem Broccoli...all by itself. But this sounds good, too.

Christine said...

Delicious!

Tom said...

...we had broccoli for dinner, should try this.

Martha said...

Sounds like a fantastic recipe! I'm definitely going to try it, but may have to use regular broccoli. I've never seen tenderstem broccoli here. I love that it has the chickpeas, that's one thing I've never tried in a frittata, but I love them. Have a great week! :)

Jules said...

Both recipes sound delicious. More for my recipe folder. Thank you. 🙂

Marleen said...

That looks delicious!

Jutta.K. said...

Wow, das ist wieder mal ein Rezept nach meinem Geschmack !
Aber ich muss halt den normalen Brokkoli verwenden.
♥liche Grüße
Jutta

Elephant's Child said...

Yum.
We know Tenderstem as broccolini and I love it. As I do chickpeas and frittata.

Jo said...

Oooh, I love tenderstem broccoli and that looks a great recipe to use it in.

Valerie-Jael said...

This looks so good, yummy, I can almost smell it! Have a great week, Valerie

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This looks WONDERFUL! I am copying this recipe.

eileeninmd said...

Looks delicious, thanks for sharing!
Take care, have a happy day!

linda said...

This looks amazing I will be making it this week for sure, I just need to get coriander.

Ygraine said...

Gosh, this does look wonderful...I have written it down in my recipe book.
Thank you so much for sharing!😊😊

Have a super day!

Hugs xxx

DVArtist said...

Oh I think I will make this today. Thanks for the recipe.

Teresa said...

Una receta que me gusta mucho. Besos.

Sandra Cox said...

OMG. This looks wonderful.

R's Rue said...

Wow

DUTA said...

It looks impressive on the plate! It probably is delicious too. However, I've stopped buying broccoli,and I don"t think it's the same with only cheek peas.

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Nice recipe. Substituting asparagus for the broccli (allergy).

La utopía de Irma said...

How delicious, if you have not tried the grilled broccoli, do not stop doing it and if it is also from your garden it is pure delight.

To take good care of yourself.

Utopian embrace.-

CJ Kennedy said...

Maybe the Tenderstem Broccoli would be a good way to get Himself to eat broccoli This recipe sounds so delicious

Mary Kirkland said...

I love a good frittata.

Creations By Cindy said...

That looks delightful. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

happyone said...

Looks good!!

My name is Erika. said...

This looks delicious. Eggs and veggies are meant to go together.

Magic Love Crow said...

Mom and I LOVE this one!! Thank you Jan! Big Hugs!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

We love frittatas and this recipe is chock full of great ingredients! Thank you for the recipe.

Sondra said...

It sure looks delicious!

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta, Te mando un beso

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

This looks very appetizing, Jan I like the broccoli and chickpeas combination. I Will definitely make this

William Kendall said...

I'd go for that.

Sue said...

This looks delicious, that photo really makes you want to tuck in! Have a great week xx

Debbie said...

ooooh i would love this. i need a live-chef in the house!!!

carol l mckenna said...

Delicious looking frittata ~ and so healthy ~ XX

Thanks for your well wishes ~ means alot ~ am slowly mending ~

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Snowbird said...

How delicious that looks! Yo make me wish I wasn't vegan. Why oh why is there no decent substitute for eggs.xxx

Conniecrafter said...

I have never heard of that kind of broccoli before.

baili said...

such broccoli is found in cooler part of our country as when we go to Islamabad i see this broccoli in markets there ,not here i think as i asked hubby about this

i liked this dish and recipe

Little Wandering Wren said...

This is my sort of meal - perfect for the can of chickpeas everyone has at the back of the pantry too!
Wren x

Sally said...

I came back for the recipe! I couldn't stop thinking about it. Thank you!
xoxo

baili said...

I HAVE TO FIND BROCCLI TO MAKE THIS AMAZING DISH WHAT A DELIGHT !