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Sweet 'n' Spicy Charred Broccolini with Garlicky Ricotta

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

GARLIC CHILI DRIZZLE

  • 3/4 cup Truvía Nectar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

BROCCOLINI

  • water for steaming
  • 3/4 pound broccolini stems and florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic chili nectar, recipe above
  • few piches flaky sea salt, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

GARLICKY RICOTTA

  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

GARLIC CHILI DRIZZLE

  • Place the Truvía Nectar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it begins to simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir occasionally, another five minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and let sit until cool. Transfer to a glass jar, seal, and let sit at least two hours, and ideally 48 hours to let the flavors marry.

BROCCOLINI

  • Preheat oven to 425º. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place a metal steamer basket in a large pot with an inch of water. Cover, turn heat to high, and bring water to a boil. Once water is boiling, remove the lid and add broccolini. Replace the lid and steam for 2 minutes, until bright green and just the slightest bit tender. Remove from heat.
  • Place broccolini in a single layer on the parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic chili drizzle, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast broccolini for 7-8 minutes on the middle rack, until beginning to brown. Turn broiler to high and broil, still on the middle rack, for 3 minutes, until edges are crispy brown.

GARLICKY RICOTTA

  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, minced garlic, and sea salt. Stir vigorously to integrate ingredients.
  • Place a nice shmear of ricotta in the bottom of a bowl, and top with roasted broccolini. Serve with flatbread, brushed with chili garlic drizzle. Splash with rice vinegar to finish, and add flaky sea salt and more chili flakes as desired.