Roast broccolini & prosciutto bundles
I only ever share recipes here that I personally think are delicious and share-worthy. Some I eat and quickly dispose of the photos, others make the trip from the oven or stove straight into the bin.
These little bundles of deliciousness? Let me tell you, they are one of the best things I’ve ever made. I know you’re looking at the photo and thinking ‘oh dear Claire’s gone mad they look terrible’ but trust me, you cannot judge these babies on appearances.
Last week I was sent a big box of Broccolini thanks to Perfection Fresh. Now I love Broccolini so it wasn’t going to be a hard task to get through it all but I thought I’d better get a bit fancy and do something other than steam it. My friend Amy suggested wrapping bunches in prosciutto. Brilliant I thought! I’d cooked them just like I did these little bean parcels in the pan.
Roast broccolini & prosciutto bundles
I was tossing up which prosciutto to buy at the deli when the lady asked me what I was going to do with it. ‘You should get the Aussie one because it holds together well. I wrap it around asparagus and bake it in the oven.’
Of course my mind started ticking. The oven method could have ended badly with wilted miserable broccolini but instead it turned into something fabulous. The tops turned crunchy quite like my favourite deep fried spinach at my local Chinese and the flavour combination of the prosciutto and broccolini was amazing. Although they look terrible and shrivelled they were quite the opposite – crispy and delicious.
You’ll just have to trust me!
Broccolini and prosciutto flower
I was separating them all into little bundles when I got a little bit carried away and artistic. Hey when you work from home with no workmates to entertain you you have to make your own fun (yes playing with food is fun!). Just a note – make sure you dry them all really well after you wash them. I’m not sure if it would make a difference to the resulting crispiness but I wouldn’t want to risk it.
Chop each stalk of broccolini half way and then join the two pieces together. I used one stalk for each bunch.
Last time I was asked to bring a salad to a party I invented my broccolini, feta and pecan salad. It was hit but a friend and I got talking. We were trying to figure out where it came from. We couldn’t remember it being around when we were younger. Turns out that’s because it wasn’t introduced to Australia until 1999. Perfection Fresh introduced it and now it’s grown in five Aussie states.
Wrap ‘em up
Once you’ve made your little bundles, wrap them in prosciutto and place them on a lined baking tray.
Ready for the oven
Mix up a combo of olive oil, balsamic and lemon juice and brush it all over the bundles making sure you coat the florets then pop it into the oven for about 20 minutes at 180C fan-forced.
Nice and crispy
I admit, when I took them out of the oven I thought ‘oh no what a waste they look awful.’ Then I broke off a leaf and bit into the crunchy delicious little morsel that burst with flavour. Serve them while they’re still warm. They’d make a perfect accompaniment to a barbeque.
I might have eaten the whole lot of them for my lunch yesterday with a side of halloumi. Enjoy!
Win
Now you know I love a giveaway and I think you’re going to love this one. Thanks to Broccolini baby broccoli, I have five, that’s right five, $100 Woolworths vouchers to give away. You can buy the ingredients to make quite a few broccolini and prosciutto bundles with that.
To enter, all you have to do is follow the instructions below. You must leave a comment and tell me your favourite way to enjoy broccolini but for bonus entries you can like Claire K Creations and Broccolini baby broccoli on Facebook and tweet about the competition. The competition is open for 2 weeks. Good luck!
Roast broccolini & prosciutto bundles
- 1 bunch Broccolini baby broccoli
- 6 thin slices of prosciutto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Wash and dry the broccolini (make sure you dry it well!).
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C fan-forced and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Chop each stem in half and bundle the two halves together.
- Wrap each bundle in prosciutto and place on the lined baking tray.
- Mix the olive oil, balsamic and lemon juice together and then brush over the bundles making sure you brush the florets well.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are nice and crispy.
- Serve warm.
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Yum! I love roasted broccolini, it takes on such an awesome flavour profile. We put it on pizza with some olives, mushies, a little chilli and some salty feta.
I can’t believe I’ve never roasted it before Erin! Mmm that sounds delicious. Might have to try it out on our Sunday night pizza this week.
I always steam my broccolini, I have never thought of roasting it…I have some in the crisper at the moment that I am nw going to roast for lunch!!
We’ll be having the same lunch today Natasha!
it was SO yummy!!! thanks for such an awesome idea!!
Sounds amazing. My daughter has food allergies so I can’t use the prosciutto but I can get a preservative free equivalent that should work well. We both love broccolini so it will be a win.
I would LOVE this on my plate! I doubt I’d share.
Roasted!
gorgeous as a quick stir-fry with chilli, garlic and ginger and a splash of soy sauce.
Great work with your recipies
We normally have it steamed, never had roasted! Will have to try it for dinner one night. x
I am so going to have to try your recipe – I have only just recently discovered prosciutto and I love it. I normally just use broccolini in a stir fry or steamed. I’ll have to be a bit more adventurous!
I love broccolini too! It’s such a lovely crunchy vegetable and easier to pretty up than say broccoli (which I also love)
Sounds good wrapped in prosciutto.
I love broccolini steamed especially with white sauce and perhaps steamed smoked cod. Bellissimo!
I love broccolini cooked with pasta, a creamy sauce and bacon chopped finely. A fast and easy dinner my daughter Loves.
I adore your creation here, will be trying very soon!
I love broccolini steamed and while hot sprinkled with a little garlic, butter and crushed pistachio nuts – delicious!!
I love brocollinin in a stir fry but can’t wait to try your recipe.
I wish I’d seen this post earlier today. I have a dinner party for eight tonight and I’m cooking roast beef and this would have been perfect with it. I’ve bought asparagus that I’ll steam (it’s cheaper than broccolini at the moment) but that wrapping it in prosciutto business is such a great idea. Next time! xx
. I Blanche my Broccolin then put it in a casserole dish .Then i make a creamy sauce to put over the top of it and to finish off with some grated cheese .cook for around 30 minutes and it is beautiful .
Steamed, drained and thrown in a saucepan that has some chopped garlic sauting in olive oil. Toss and season well with Murray River sea salt and chilli flakes (optional). Serve hot. A great accompaniment for any dish. We have it at least once a week and my kids eat it too! Great with mash potatoes. Broccolini…you are making me hungry!
I love crumbed broccolini. Breadcrumbs with garlic and lemon coating the broccolini is absolutely divine! It gives the broccolini oomph and makes it mouth wateringly delicious. Yum!
Yum! This sounds incredibly yummy! Delicious!
I love roasted Broccoli covered in bread crumbs before being dipped in nicely melted cream cheese then putting them in the fridge for an hour. They are a great party dish!
Just raw baby! Beautiful food is best in its truest natural form, crunch crunch!!
I have it stir-fried with some mushrooms, carrots, onions and some butter =)
In a stir fry mixed with plenty of other delicious vegies
wow… broccolini and prosciutto combo is looking delicious!!
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We steam it and top-off with oyster sauce, stir-fry with fresh seafood (scallops, prawn-cutlets) is another option… but we’ll definitely try this baked recipe next time!
I love it steamed to perfection and slathered in melted butter…bliss!
We usually have it steamed or added into our stir fries, but I love the sound of the roasted recipe, will definately have to try it out!
Broccolini Linguine and Ricotta – a guilt free, great for the waist….any time of the year way to enjoy broccolinin! I just have to go and try it roasted now!
I love to stir-fry broccolini along with fresh beetroot leaves, par boiled sweet potato and a handful of walnuts.
I love roasted broccoliini and prosciutto I put a bit of balsamic vinegar over them and then roast them and have them as finger food when entertaining and people can never get enough
i like it steamed with my other vegies.
Looks delicious ..I love steamed broccolini with asparagus as a side dish to any meat or fish ..yum and healthy.
Chilli and Garlic Broccolini…………………………………(Tripping the bite fantastic.)
Steam or blanch broccolini for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and refresh. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and chilli. Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic just starts to colour. Add broccolini, season well, then toss to warm through.
B~ROCCOLINI
R~eally tastes great
O~pulence on my plate
C~ooked in many ways
C~ompliments always
O~nly way the kids do eat
L~ovingly added to hamburger meat
I~ really love them deep fried
N~aturally boiled or roasted
I~ want to try them on the BBQ herb buttered.
Broccolini… in a stirfry.
First of all Claire, they do NOT look ugly or unappetizing! I think they look delicious, Wow, I could eat these like they were candy, even better than Crinkly Crackly Cookies
Love them and will make them if I ever find broccolini that’s not an arm and a leg!
Oh and I’m working on your font thing – I’m not as good as you yet but I’m working on it and it’s so fun! Thanks my friend.
Raw..I try to cook broccolini
But little people always grab a bit off the plate
To eat before cooking starts!
Broccolini in a Roast Vegetable Frittata,
With mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini and more,
Roasted before added to milk and eggs,
Baked into a lunch or dinner to adore!
With a side serve of Mediterranean salad,
And served on a fancy plate,
It’s a pretty fancy variation of quiche,
Looks, smells and TASTES great!
I love it lightly fried in a tablespoon each of peanut oil and soy sauce. A delicious and quick side to any meal.
I love brocollini fried with garlic
I like to have my broccolini steamed with a knob of butter or use it as a healthier alternative to ‘dip’ in dips
Yum. Always looking for different ways to cook vegies.
I love Broccolini blanched then roughly chopped and briefly sauteed with olive oil, finely sliced garlic, chilli flakes/sliced fresh chilli and black olives then tossed through large pasta shells generously coated with grated parmesan served on the side with BBQd or grilled meats.
I’ve also added some cooked cubed sweet potate or pumpkin for a complete vegetarian meal.
I am a broccolini freak. We have with pasta and olive oil, a family favourite, it is so versatile I would be here all day with recipes hahaha
Broccolini with sauteed capsicum and feta. Its soooo delicious and a great healthy treat or side dish.
Broccolini is a staple in my family,
it is so rich in vitamins K and C.
We try to grow it all year round,
quality is best when picked from the ground.
Broccolini parmesan fritters – a family treat,
I make them 2 to 3 times a week.
I grab broccolini and gently steam,
being careful not to daydream!!
I set broccolini aside then get a bowl,
adding egg, flour, garlic, parmesan – then whisk and fold.
I add the broccolini and mash just a bit,
and warm a pan with oil so not to stick.
Cook patties until golden brown over moderate heat,
I promise you this recipe can’t be beat!
Buttery Lemon Broccolini, delicious on its own or makes the perfect side dish!
Claire, gorgeous recipe! I don’t cook a lot of broccolini, so this isn’t an entry, but I love the idea of baking it until it’s crunchy!
I like to have spicy Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic and serve with chicken or a nice piece of steak. YUM
YUM YUM YUM!! Really delicious Claire, i tried it last night, great idea and looked fantastic and so easy to do and
clean and healthy to taste xxx
This looks incredible. Anything baked has so much flavour and is hard to resist.
We love roast vegetables with pasta spirals, so tasty and so very healthy for picky kids
That broccolini looked sooo fresh ….I wrap blanched asparagus with prosciutto and grill – so yummo…
Wow – you must be chuffed with the response Claire. Congratulations .
Thanks for the great recipe. Looks delicious. I usually use broccolini a stir fry. Adds great texture
My favourite way to enjoy Broccolini is to sit back and watch it grow in my garden.
Roasted, with toasted almond sliver and feta
What could be better than having Broccolini flash fried with a bit of good Olive Oil and garlic…and finished off with a squeeze of lemon- perfect accompaniment to any dish, or even better, served just by itself!
I love broccolini steamed with a sprinkle of cheese. YUM
I usually just add broccoloni to a pan with a bit of diced bacon and toasted pinenuts, yummo
Steamed, served with a squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of melted butter.
I love this recipe – didnt think the rest of the family would like it but they devoured it so no extra helpings for me lol
Oh no Kimberly! You’ll just have to try it again!
I love chopped broccolini with garlic tossed through sauteed mushrooms, red capsicum and caramelised onion.
I’m loving all the serving suggestions! Now I’ve got too many ideas! Which one to choose?
I love them steamed with a drizzle of lemon and balsamic!
I love my broccolini steamed.
Our favourite way to serve broccolini that even the kids love is in pasta! Cook a packet of fussilli (? the curly pasta!) stir through a small tub of ricotta, toss through steamed brocclini and sprinkle with parmesan and pine nuts. yummy
Steamed, served with a little keptup manis drizzled over the top and roasted pinenuts!
pigs in a blank are great but pigs as the blank wrapped around some Australian grown crunchy broccoli even better.
My favourite way to eat broccolini is to lighty steam it, and serve with juicy white fleshed fish. Yummie!
I love it best sauted with a little garlic and a dash of lemon juice!!!
Lightly steamed and served with caramelised haloumi
I love broccolini stir fried with sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, chilli, mirin, brown sugar and hoisin sauce.Yum!
I microwave them for a short burst so that they are steamed, cover with balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic.
i love it with past oil and garlic the traditinal italian way its oh so beautiful
Broccolini with pancetta and feta drizzled with a garlic olive oil is absolutely delicious!
Just lightly simmer the broccolini – makesure it is still crisp and slightly crunchy, this means all the nutrients haven’t been boiled out! Once cooked, add crispy (cooked) pancetta over the top and crumbled feta cheese, then drizzle the garlic flavoured olive oil over the top! Amazingly delicious, different, gourmet and reasonable healthy too! I also add fresh halved cherry tomatoes too! The added colour just makes the entire dish look even more amazing
I love broccolini but for some strange reason my kids won’t touch it, preferring it’s shorter counterpart. I’ll have to give this a go with plain old broccoli and see if it works out just as nicely.
I love broccolini! I’ve only ever tried steaming it – might have to give this a go!
I love broccolini sauteed with a touch of chili, parmesan and garlic. Its just so yummy on its own then. And so good for you too.
Boiled with olive oil and lemon juice mmmmmmmmm.
Mmmm, they look delish!
I love steaming broccolini and serving it chopped into a fresh pasta sauce with peas and fresh mint!
yumm!
I love broccolini in a lovely pasta dish with cherry tomato’s and garlic, yumm!
I make a delicious Broccolini Frittata with pumpkin and asparagus – the whole family loves it!
I steam it and then toss it in some garlic butter. So delicious!
Blanched and tossed into a salad as the main/star ingredient!
I love broccolini steamed
Fry some bacon – what an aroma,
It’d rouse my family from a coma!
Toss some broccolini in,
Healthy food negates the sin!
You can use almonds, parsley, parmesan cheese,
Whatever takes your fancy is sure to please!
I love it as a quick meal, steamed, blanched with beans, asparagus then chilled and ready for stirring in pasta with sauces or noodles and soup when I’m starving, late home.
My favourite way to eat it is through my mouth
Actually I love it fried
Steamed
I love steamed brocollini with cheese sauce, but have to try this recipe
I love to blanch broccolini, fry with garlic and oil and then boil some pasta and add the two together!
Lightly steamed, with plenty of crunch left.
I love broccolini and lemon risotto. Such a fresh and delicious meal!
Love it as nibbles to fill me up in the day (helps the weight).
also in stir fry with chinese mushrooms,cashews and prawns
Lightly stirfried with a dash of oyster sauce. Delish!
I love it steamed but also love it in stirfry’s!!
I’ve never tried broccolini itself, but I’d prepare it like I do broccoli. My partner and I love it stirfried until slightly softened but still crisp in the middle, tossed with a little honey, soy sauce and crushed garlic. Yum! You can practically taste the goodness in it.
I love to hold my nose and then swallow
I love broccolini microwaved for 1 1/2 minutes. A quick instant, crisp, tasty, side vegie to add to any meal.
I stopped buying normal broccoli years ago when I found grubs in them.
Never ever happened with broccolini. I have complete faith in broccolini!
Our family loves broccolini in a pasta with caramelised onion, italian sausage, bocconccini and just a slug of olive oil and shavings of parmesan. It’s delicious!
I love broccolini lightly steamed and tossed into a fresh salad… yummmm!
Steamed with salt and pepper. That’s all it needs! I’ll certainly give your recipe a shot though, make a great side dish for dinner parties. Thank you
Sizzling Garlic Beef With Broccolini Recipe is my fav dish and its also my families fav dish its mouth watering the beef strips are so soft and juicey it melts in your mouth
I steamed. First. And put some. Grated cheese and bacon and we put it the oven .
Broccolini is delicious ,i love it in beef and black been stirfry, so delicious and extremely good for you
roasted broccolini with pumpkin, sweet potato and roast chicken!
Love making Broccolini bake, with corn, white sauce and lots of parmesan cheese crisped on top!
Just love them steamed, but still crispy to taste and served best with fish.
I’ve never cooked this dish but would love to.
Steamed broccolini served with garlic-lemon butter sauce is wonderful with chicken or fish.
i add it to my pasta salad and EVEN my caesar salad!
steamed and served piping hot with butter
pureed then used to coat chicken pieces which are them crumbed and shallow fried to make yummy chicken nuggets
Tempura broccolini – it’s the naughty version of a nice vegetable
I love it steamed as you preserve all the natural flavours
Steamed with a dob of butter
I love it plain with a tiny bit of butter, yum!
The photo looks sooooooooooooo yum. I’ll give it a go this weekend~~
Either roasted (i always over steam if I try to steam them and they end up mushy) or cooked chinese style with beef like a breef and broccoli dish with some oyster sauce and ginger/garlic. super yum!
Love it steamed with a blob of butter … but I am definitely going to try your way too.
A simple pasta with tons of broccolini and mushrooms thrown in makes for a heavenly dish. Right here on earth!
I love Broccolini stirfried with garlic, chilli and sweet soy.
Our family loves broccolini, we usually have it steamed but another favourite in our house is sauteed with garlic. Love the other ideas here, can’t wait to try them. Thanks.
I love it gently fried in a pan with some butter and garlic. Mmmmm yummy!!
I love it steamed, so yummy.
Steamed as a base to baked fish,
It’s infused and tastes delish!
Lightly steamed, seasoned with fresh lemon juice, some sea salt and cracked pepper, topped with toasted flaked almonds. Makes my easy side dish!
Love broccolini in stir-fries!
Roasted with some garlic is always yummy.
Love broccolini baked with sun dried tomatoes, with holandaise sauce on top! Delish!
Lightly steamed broccolini(s) are perfect for dipping!
Try with homemade hommus or my favourite – natural yoghurt and then in dukkah!
In a quiche with Fetta cheese!
Being of Italian background I have been eating broccolini way before Woolies even knew what broccolini was hahaha WE LOVE IT!!!! and one of our fave ways to serve it is as a cold summer salad, doused with gorgeous olive oil and as much crushed garlic as you can handle! It’s tooooo easy to prepare also….Steam your broccolini (anyway you like) but don’t over cook as you don’t want it too soft. Put aside to cool.
Add your olive oil, salt & pepper and garlic even mixed herbs or lemon juice if you like and serve as a side summer salad……Trust me, well, never trust an Italian that says trust me, NAH, honestly you and your family will love this!
Just like a good plate of pasta, this often tastes better the second day! ENJOY!! =)
PS – ClaireK, love your website by the way….
Thanks Lisa!
stir fried in olive oil with sliced garlic and minced chili and ginger. Divine!!!
You all put me to shame; I like it steamed with steak and chips! My canaries love it too!