Recipe | Grilled broccolini with ‘everything bagel’ chilli oil

Beautiful things happen to brassicas when you grill them over high heat. The ample sugars in the vegetables caramelise to delicious effect, concentrating their natural sweetness. You can replace the labneh with goat’s cheese or feta if you’re short on time – just whisk or blend in a food processor with a little olive oil until smooth.

Grilled broccolini with ‘everything bagel’ chilli oil

Makes 1 ½ – 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup (260 g) Greek-style yoghurt

2 pinches salt

1 clove garlic, finely grated

2 bunches broccolini (approx. 400 g/14 oz)

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 teaspoons ‘Everything bagel’ chilli oil (see below)

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Method

Mix the yoghurt with a pinch of the salt. Line a strainer with a cheesecloth and place inside a large bowl. Add the yoghurt mixture to the cheesecloth and tie it up tightly. Allow the yoghurt to hang in the strainer for 10–12 hours, or overnight, then transfer into a bowl and stir the garlic through. Toss the broccolini in the olive oil and grill on a barbecue or under a grill (broiler) for 2–3 minutes, turning halfway through to char both sides. Spread the labneh on a plate, arrange the broccolini on top and dress with the chilli oil and the remaining pinch of salt. Serve immediately.