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Broccoli-and-Chickpea Parmesan

A recipe we saved from Martha Stewart, by Sarah Carey. The full recipe, with their photos and notes, is on their site.

Broccoli-and-Chickpea Parmesan
Photo: Martha Stewart, from the original recipe

Serves 4  ·  Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli (12 ounces), trimmed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 3 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

The short version

  1. Heat the oven to 450°F with a cast-iron skillet inside. Cut the broccoli into long wedges, toss with some of the oil, salt and pepper, and roast in the hot skillet until charred.
  2. Mix the panko, Parmigiano, the rest of the oil, garlic powder and herbs.
  3. Pull out the broccoli. Spread the marinara and chickpeas in the skillet, lay on the mozzarella, then the broccoli, and scatter the crumbs over.
  4. Bake until bubbling and golden on top.

Martha StewartBroccoli-and-Chickpea ParmesanRead the original recipe