Marinated Broccolini with Suya Spice- Ghana
In this Ghanian-inspired side dish, broccolini is marinated in a flavourful Suya spice blend, then roasted till tender and topped with crushed peanuts and caramelized onion.
INGREDIENTS
Marinade:
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
Broccolini:
- 200 g 7 oz bunch of broccolini
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup peanuts (roasted and crushed)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend together all ingredients for the marinade until smooth paste has formed.
- Place broccolini in oven-safe dish and pour over marinade, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180˚C (360˚F).
- Take broccolini dish out of the fridge, place into oven and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.
- While broccolini is cooking, heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 or so minutes, stirring regularly, until onion is turning translucent. Add brown sugar and cook for another 5 minutes until onion is caramelized.
- Once broccolini is cooked, remove from oven, top with caramelized onions and crushed peanuts and serve immediately.