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Sesame Feta With Broccolini
Go ahead: Have a whole slab of cheese for dinner. Coated in za’atar and sesame seeds and seared in hot oil, blocks of feta go crunchy on top and soft within.
👥 4 Servings👤 Shilpa Uskokovic📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place a rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 450°. Toss 1 lb. broccolini (about 2 large bunches), woody ends trimmed, cut into 2" pieces, 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 Fresno or other red chile, thinly sliced, 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet to combine. Roast, tossing halfway through, until broccolini is tender and charred in spots, 10–⏱️ 12 minutes.
. broccolini (about 2 large bunches), woody ends trimmed, cut into 2" pieces1 lbFresno or other red chile, thinly sliced1. fennel seeds1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt1 tsp
2
Meanwhile, mix 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and 2 tsp. za’atar on a small plate with a fork to combine. Working one at a time, place two 6-oz. blocks feta, drained, patted dry, in cornstarch mixture to coat on one side, pressing carefully to adhere. Gently tap off excess (fill in any uncoated spots if needed).
. cornstarch1 Tbsp. sesame seeds1 Tbsp. za’atar2 tsp6-oz. blocks feta, drained, patted dry2
3
Pour remaining 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and swirl to coat bottom. Place feta, coated side down, in skillet and arrange 2 lemons, halved, cut side down, around. Place skillet over medium heat and cook, undisturbed, until edges of feta and cut sides of lemons are golden brown, 6–⏱️ 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let feta and lemons sit in skillet, undisturbed, ⏱️ 5 minutes (removing feta too early may cause the crust to fall off so don’t be impatient).
lemons, halved2
4
To serve, drizzle 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar over roasted broccolini and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a platter and place feta on top, arranging coated side up. Place caramelized lemons around for squeezing over. Serve with country-style bread alongside.
. balsamic vinegar1 Tbsplemons, halved2Country-style bread (for serving)
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