Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Mint
I'm so pleased that the beautiful purple sprouting broccoli is in season. I love this delicate spring vegetable which brings promises of the brighter, warmer days that you know are just around the corner when it makes its appearance.
I wanted to try something a little different with the bunch of purple sprouting broccoli I picked up yesterday so I thought I’d try teaming it with mint, which is also in season now. I cooked it in simmering water for a few minutes along with a sprig of mint, just as you would new potatoes. The mint worked really well and gave the broccoli a lovely little tingle.
Scott (my ‘In the Bag’ partner) and I like purple sprouting broccoli so much that we’ve stuffed March’s bag full of it. Head over to Scott’s blog, Real Epicurean, to join in the fun.
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LOVE the first photo of the sprouting broccoli. I see it's for the in the bag challenge....I have an idea of a few dishes I'd like to make!
I love PSB. Beautiful photos.
I just love purple sprouting broccoli!
I got a whole big bagful in my veg box this week and have been having it with everything. My favourite thing to do with it is a great pasta dish that Wendy makes with anchovies, olives, garlic and onions. Is superb!
Mint! What a fabulous idea! This would be lovely for Easter dinner.
Although I love broccoli, I've never been a purple sprouting fan, but this recipe tempts me to give it another try, particularly as it keeps turning up in the veg box delivery!
I read about this first on David Hall's blog. We just don't have it in Canada...but it does sound delicious so I will live vicariously through you and the In the Bag Event:D
Purple sprouting is one of my favourite things ever - it also means Spring is here which is always worth celebrating!
Purple sprouting is one of my favourite things ever - it also means Spring is here which is always worth celebrating!
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