Charred Sprouting Broccoli with Oregano, Thyme, Meyer Lemon, and Goat Cheese

Charred Early Sprouting Broccoli with Oregano, Thyme, Meyer Lemon, and Goat Cheese

This dish for herbed sprouting broccoli with Meyer lemon and Goat cheese makes a nice starter to grilled meat.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sprouting broccoli , ends trimmed, plus leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves , chopped
  • Juice and zest from 1 Meyer lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon plain goat cheese , crumbled
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and leaves to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the oregano, thyme, lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring. Remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the skillet, covered, to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the goat cheese over the top. Serve right away.
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