Broccoli Bowls with Avocado

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broccoli

   5 min hands-on25 min waiting

   • Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
   • Cut the broccoli into wedges, keeping stems attached.
   • Arrange wedges cut-side down on a baking tray.
   • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper.
   • Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and edges are charred.

2. Pickle the Onions

   2 min hands-on15 min waiting

   • Thinly slice the onion and place in a small bowl.
   • Juice one and a half limes and pour over the onions.
   • Add a pinch of salt and massage gently.
   • Set aside to pickle.

3. Cook the Rice

   1 min hands-on15 min waiting

   • Prepare white rice according to package instructions.
   • Keep warm by covering with a lid or foil.

4. Make the Salsa Macha

   7 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • Slice garlic thinly and chop peanuts.
   • Remove stems from dried pasilla peppers and chop finely.
   • Heat olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
   • Add garlic and peanuts, frying until garlic is golden and peanuts are aromatic.
   • Stir in chopped pasilla peppers and cayenne pepper, cooking for 30 seconds.
   • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
   • Season with sugar and salt.

5. Prepare the Avocado Cream

   3 min hands-on

   • Halve avocados and scoop flesh into a food processor.
   • Add juice of the remaining lime and water.
   • Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting with water if needed.
   • Season with salt to taste.

6. Assemble the Bowls

   4 min hands-on

   • Divide warm rice among four serving bowls.
   • Add a dollop of avocado cream to each bowl.
   • Place roasted broccoli wedges on top.
   • Drizzle salsa macha over broccoli and rice.
   • Scatter pickled onions over the dish.
   • Garnish with torn cilantro leaves.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Ensure broccoli wedges are spread out on the tray for even caramelization.
   • Reduce cayenne pepper for a milder spice level.
   • Loosen thick salsa macha with olive oil before drizzling.
   • Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm and cool components.