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Zucchini with Goat Cheese, Broccoli, and Pistachios
Caramelized, oven-roasted zucchini halves are topped with goat cheese, tenderstem broccoli tossed in salted butter, and crushed pistachios. A substantial, simple lunch inspired by Thomas Keller’s viral zucchini.
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Ingredients
- 2 zucchini (courgettes; halved lengthwise)
- 60 ml avocado oil
- salt (for seasoning; amount not specified)
- goat cheese (amount not specified; for topping)
- tenderstem broccoli (steamed; amount not specified)
- salted butter (toss with the steamed broccoli; amount not specified)
- pistachios (crushed or chopped; amount not specified)
- black pepper (optional, suggested in the transcript; amount not specified)
Steps
- 1
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Score the cut flesh diagonally across each half.
- 2
Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and leave it to sit for 10–15 minutes so it releases moisture.
- 3
Pat the zucchini dry with a paper towel.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F).
- 5
Heat a pan over medium-high heat, then add the avocado oil.
- 6
Place the zucchini cut-side down in the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes, until caramelized and well colored.
- 7
Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 4 minutes.
- 8
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and turn the zucchini over.
- 9
Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 4 minutes.
- 10
Remove the zucchini from the oven and dab away excess oil with a paper towel.
- 11
Top the zucchini with goat cheese and steamed tenderstem broccoli tossed in salted butter.
- 12
Finish with crushed or chopped pistachios and, if desired, a little black pepper.
Notes
The description says the meal is ready in under 30 minutes, but the listed salting time and cooking times total about 23–28 minutes before preparation and finishing; timings may vary. Quantities for the toppings and salt are not provided.
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