Harissa Broccoli and Flatbreads (Print Version)

Enjoy vibrant, spicy roasted broccoli with harissa, served on warm flatbreads for a quick and satisfying vegetarian dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets

→ Sauce & Flavor

02 - 3 tablespoons harissa paste
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

→ Bread

05 - 4 large flatbreads (such as naan or pita)

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 3.5 ounces Greek yogurt
07 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 430°F.
02 - On a large baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets with harissa paste and olive oil until well coated.
03 - Spread the broccoli in a single layer and roast for 18–20 minutes, turning once, until the edges are crisp and slightly charred.
04 - In the last 5 minutes of roasting, place the flatbreads on a lower oven rack or directly on the rack to warm through.
05 - Remove broccoli and flatbreads from the oven.
06 - Serve the harissa broccoli piled onto the flatbreads. Squeeze lemon wedges over the top.
07 - Add dollops of Greek yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
  • The heat from the harissa balanced by cool yogurt creates this incredible flavor dance
  • Everything happens on one baking sheet, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet is the enemy of crispy broccoli, give those florets room to breathe
  • The flatbreads can go from warm to burnt in seconds, so set a timer when you put them in
  • Letting people assemble their own flatbreads at the table somehow makes everything taste better
03 -
  • If your harissa is particularly thick, loosen it with a teaspoon of water before tossing with the broccoli
  • Room temperature broccoli roasts more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • A squeeze of honey mixed into the yogurt creates this incredible sweet-spicy contrast
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