Braaied Tenderstem broccoli, halloumi and capers will soon be your new fave flavour combination.

Just when you thought Tenderstem broccoli couldn’t get any better: char it on the braai! It’s smokey, crisp and delish – and the flavours are elevated even more with haloumi and crispy capers.

Recipe by: Bianca Strydom, Romy Wilson, Jan Ras

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Braaied Tenderstem broccoli, halloumi and capers

Serves 4 
Preparation: 5 minutes 
Cooking: 25 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 400 g Tenderstem broccoli 6009171229382
  • 320 g haloumi 2032080000005

For the dressing:

  • 2 T butter 20011833
  • 100 g capers 6009223796916 
  • 1 lemon, juiced 20191955
  • Salt, to taste 
     

Cooking instructions:

  1. Brush the broccoli with olive oil and braai in a cast-iron pan over medium coals until charred and bright green. Remove from the heat and set aside. 
  2. Brush the haloumi with olive oil and braai until charred on both sides. Place on the side of the braai to keep warm while you make the dressing. 
  3. To make the dressing, heat the butter in a small cast-iron pan on the braai, add the capers and cook until crispy. Add lemon juice, then remove from the heat.
  4. Place the broccoli on a serving platter and top with the haloumi. Spoon over the warm dressing. 

Cook’s note: Serve as a side with shredded roast chicken or add grains for a vegetarian meal.