Spicy Sriracha Roasted Broccoli
Try this Spicy Sriracha Roasted Broccoli recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Spicy Sriracha Roasted Broccoli recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 7.59131939340819 g
- Cholesterol 5.25000000443809 mg
- Fat 5.28199348406217 g
- Fiber 2.4538884975549 g
- Protein 2.84766241189379 g
- Saturated Fat 0.786584266926494 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (110g)
- Sodium 215.537271767876 mg
- Sugar 5.13743089585329 g
- Trans Fat 4.44876192182722 g
- Calories 83 calories
Step-by-step
- Cook your broccoli in an oven safe dish in the microwave (on high) for 5 minutes. Alternatively you could steam it until bright green and still slightly firm.
- Meanwhile, combine the mayo, sriracha, soy sauce and lime juice - stir well. Toss the broccoli in the sauce to coat.
- Put under the broiler for 3-4 minutes until starting to brown and the sauce turns translucent. Remove, stir, and broil for another 2 minutes or so until lightly browned.
High-heat roasting methods frequently fail in compact kitchens lacking adequate ventilation or powerful ovens. Direct broiler exposure solves this limitation by generating intense radiant heat at the top of the appliance, bypassing the need for a preheated 450-degree oven cavity. Sriracha sauce combines fermented jalapeños, vinegar, and garlic, providing both capsaicin heat and natural sugars that caramelize rapidly under high elements.
Optimizing Broiler Performance
Precise rack placement dictates success when working with high-sugar condiment glazes. Position the oven rack approximately six inches below the heating element to prevent scorching before the interior warms through. Microwave pre-steaming breaks down tough cellular walls in the brassica florets within five minutes, ensuring tender results without requiring prolonged dry heat that shrivels delicate florets. Mayonnaise functions as an effective fat carrier here, containing emulsified oil and egg proteins that adhere evenly to wet vegetables while promoting surface browning.
- Stir the broccoli halfway through the three-to-four-minute initial broil if the edges darken faster than the center.
- Watch the pan continuously during the final two minutes, as concentrated sauces transition from caramelized to burnt rapidly under direct infrared heat.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise at a 1:1 ratio if lower fat content is desired, though expect less surface crisping due to reduced lipid content.
- Keep leftover cooked broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
