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Broccoli and cauliflower steaks with fried capers

Here's a vegan side dish that's not just for Chrsitmas! Try serving with fish, lamb, or chicken.

Hands-on time: 15 mins
Time to make: 20 mins
Serving: 8 people

Ratings: 4.8

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Ingredients

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3 small tight heads broccoli
1 small head cauliflower
spray oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons baby capers, drained
3 tablespoons natural sliced almonds
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 lemon
2 tablespoons roughly chopped dried cranberries

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line two or three large baking trays with baking paper.

2 Cut the broccoli and cauliflower from top to base into 1.5cm thick ‘steaks’, keeping the pieces intact. Lay steaks on prepared trays. Spray with oil. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and tender.

3 Meanwhile, in a small non-stick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium. Add capers, almonds and garlic. Cook until lightly golden and capers are crispy. Grate over lemon zest. Add cranberries and a squeeze of lemon juice.

4 Transfer broccoli and cauliflower steaks to a serving platter. Spoon over caper mixture. Serve.

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Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 145 cal

Kilojoules 610 kJ

Total fat 9 g

Saturated fat 1 g

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First published: Dec 2018

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