Name: Charred asparagus & broccoli with blistered chilli dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 300g asparagus woody ends trimmed; 300g long-stem broccoli; 2 tbsp olive oil plus a drizzle; 1 red chilli; 1 tsp maple syrup; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ lemon zested and juiced

A sharing plate of charred asparagus & broccoli with blistered chilli dressing

300g asparagus
woody ends trimmed
300g long-stem broccoli
2 tbsp olive oil
plus a drizzle

For the dressing

1 red chilli
1 tsp maple syrup
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon
zested and juiced

Method

step 1
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Drop in the asparagus and broccoli, boil for 1 min, then drain well, leave to cool and pat dry.
step 2
When the barbecue is hot, drizzle a little oil over the chilli and cook for 2-3 mins until charred and softened. Remove from the BBQ, leave to cool a little, then finely chop, and mix with the maple syrup, olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Season to taste and set aside.
step 3
Toss the asparagus and broccoli in the olive oil, and grill directly on the barbecue for 3-4 mins, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and smoky. Transfer the vegetables to a serving plate and season with flaky sea salt. Serve the blistered chilli dressing on the side for spooning over.