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One Tasty Head of Broccoli Ready In Eight Minutes
With only five ingredients this Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli is very easy. Just spray with olive oil, sprinkle coriander, yellow curry and sea salt over it. Toss it around to make sure it’s coated, and more spice if needed. Throw it in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes at 370 degrees and it’s ready to eat. Dip it in your favorite French Dressing to give it that extra zip and tang. Perfect as a side for dinner or appetizer. Serves 3 people so make a double batch if your expecting more people or extra hungry.
First, as always, lets look at a little history on broccoli. It’s so fun to see where and what facts our food came from.
A Little History On Broccoli
Most people love broccoli but it is hard to believe that it comes from the bitter family of the wild mustard plant. Two types of broccoli derived from this plant, the calabrese or better known as the ironman and the sprouting broccoli known as the cardinal.
Broccoli was cultivated by Italian farmers more then 2,000 years ago. Like the beautiful artichoke, broccoli is a large edible flower botanically known as brassica oleracea italica. It is a native of the Mediterranean but cleverly engineered from the cabbage by the Etruscans. This ancient Italian culture was considered to be the ingenious horticulturists of their time. The Italians called it broccolo meaning ‘the flowering crest of the cabbage‘.
It was very highly regarded in the times of the Roman Empire particularly by Drusus Caesar, son of the Emperor Tiberius. It had been reported that Drusus ate nothing but broccoli for an entire month. That is a serious love relationship!
Commercial cultivation of this flower vegetable dates back to the 1500’s. Although, it didn’t become popular in the United States until the 1920’s when the Southern Italian Immigrants brought it over with them.
Today you can find it in most households as a common side dish or mingled in with other foods. It can be cooked in many ways as well as eaten raw. Being that it is known for it’s health, consumption has tripled in the last 30 years. Hence we will continue to make history with this beloved flower vegetable. I hope you like this broccoli recipe of Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli that I’ve made for you today.
Nutritional Fact On Broccoli
Broccoli is known for it’s high health benefits. As a cruciferous vegetable it is high in fiber and rich in vitamin A, C and K with minerals in calcium, potassium, and iron. With significantly helping promote health effects in being a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and with high anticancer effects. Undoubtedly, a daily consumption of this delicious green flower gem may help reduce the development of many diseases.
How To Make Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli
I make this Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli in a quick three step process. First everyone must clean their vegetables. So do that with cool water and rub the top of the flower with your hands gently to get any residue off. Then pat it dry with a paper towel or kitchen towel.
Cut the broccoli into large bit size pieces with a little stem on them. This way they can be used for dipping. Put them in a large bowl and spray with olive oil until coated lightly or 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss with your hands or a large wooden spoon to coat.
Then add a sprinkle of coriander and yellow curry powder. Do this and toss the broccoli bits around to help coat them. Sprinkle them some more with the coriander and yellow curry. Use about 2 teaspoons worth of spices. Then put them into the air fryer. Lay them down so that most of them are laying on the surface of the bowl of the fryer. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Cook the broccoli bits at 370 degrees for 8 minutes. Check after 6 minutes to make sure they are not over cooked. You want them to be a little firm. When done they are ready to eat.
Serve with your favorite French dressing or by themselves.
I hope you like this yummy Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli recipe. Enjoy!
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Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Description
With only five ingredients this Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli is very easy. Just coat the broccoli with olive oil, sprinkle coriander, yellow curry and sea salt over it. Toss it around to make sure it’s coated, and add more spice if needed. Throw it in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes at 370 degrees and it’s ready to eat. Dip it in your favorite French Dressing to give it that extra zip and tang. Perfect as a side for dinner or appetizer. Serves 3 people so make a double batch if your expecting more people or extra hungry. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli
- 1 medium head of Broccoli, cut into large bit size pieces
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil or use Olive Oil spray to coat with
- 2 tsp Dried Coriander Powder, sprinkle on and toss until lightly coated
- 2 tsp Yellow Curry Powder, sprinkle on and toss until lightly coated
- Sea Salt to taste
Instructions
Simple Air Fryer Curry Coriander Broccoli
- Wash and clean the broccoli and pat the top dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
- Cut the broccoli into large bit size pieces.
- In a large bowl pour the 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the broccoli OR use a spray olive oil and coat the broccoli. Toss the broccoli around with a wooden spoon or hands to coat the broccoli.
- Add half the coriander first by sprinkling it over the broccoli. Toss the broccoli and sprinkle the remaining coriander. Next do the same with the yellow curry.
- Put it into the air fryer trying to evenly cover the bottom of the surface of the air fryer bottom. Sprinkle the top with sea salt to your desire. As an additional option add a little sprinkle of black pepper or cayenne pepper at this point if desired.
- Put in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 6 minutes (check for firmness) if not done continue cooking for 2 more minutes to desired firmness.
- When done serve hot with a dipping sauce of your favorite French dressing.
- Enjoy!
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