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CHARRED BROCCOLI WITH TAMARI PEANUT SAUCE

Charred Broccoli with Soy Peanut Sauce | Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce, tossed with parsley and crushed peanuts on top. Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce that's gluten-free + vegan.

A few weeks ago Chris I and went back to Philadelphia to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary.

We spent our days walking the city.

End to end.

With a head full caffeine.

And we spent our nights at our favorites restaurants and bars.

With our friends, whom we missed dearly.

And with a heart full of gratitude.

Also, a head full of wine.
I was inspired to go back and dig through our wedding pictures. I wanted to share some of them with you because I never did that way back when. Our ceremony was at City Hall. Our guest list was comprised of our parents and our two closest Philly friends.

We had a golden hour champagne toast overlooking the city on the nineteenth floor of XIX. We ate and drank like farm-to-table royalty at the esteemed Talula’s Garden. And ended the night in our hotel’s corner room overlooking City Hall’s clocktower. It was simple. Un-frilled. If I could do it all over again. I’d wear a more comfortable dress. And less make-up. And less jewelry {thanks, Grandma}. The shoes though. I’d keep those. The guy too.

We had a reception with one hundred of our closest friends and family members later in the summer that year. More of those pictures one day.

This charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce is heavily inspired by my favorite bowl of food in Philadelphia. The broccoli small plate from Cheu Noodle, conveniently {too conveniently tbh} located one block from my old apartment. Heavy on the soy. Heavy on the peanut. Heavy on the fresh herbs. If you’re ever in Philly, head to Cheu. Order this dish. Request it without sausage, if that’s your thing. Thank me later.

Charred Broccoli with Soy Peanut Sauce | Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce, tossed with parsley and crushed peanuts on top. Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce that's gluten-free + vegan.

Charred Broccoli with Soy Peanut Sauce | Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce, tossed with parsley and crushed peanuts on top. Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce that's gluten-free + vegan.

Charred Broccoli with Soy Peanut Sauce | Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce, tossed with parsley and crushed peanuts on top. Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce that's gluten-free + vegan.

Charred Broccoli with Soy Peanut Sauce | Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce, tossed with parsley and crushed peanuts on top. Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce that's gluten-free + vegan.

Charred Broccoli with Soy Peanut Sauce | Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce, tossed with parsley and crushed peanuts on top. Charred broccoli with soy peanut sauce that's gluten-free + vegan.

Yield: 2 bowls

Charred Broccoli with Tamari Peanut Sauce

A naturally vegan and gluten-free charred broccoli dish drizzled with tamari peanut suace.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Broccoli Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup crushed no-salt peanuts (to garnish)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional garnish)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter {all-natural, no salt added}
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 3 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
    2. Spread the florets onto the parchment paper and toss in the olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes, or until brown and charred on top.
    3. Meanwhile in a blender combine the remaining olive oil, peanut butter, water, liquid aminos, rice vinegar, garlic and pepper and process until completely smooth.
    4. Toss the charred broccoli with the parsley and plate. Drizzle on the sauce and top with peanuts. Add crushed red pepper or sriracha for a little heat.

Jill

Tuesday 9th of March 2021

This is a great recipe! I didn't have salt-free peanut butter, so I just used the ordinary stuff, and I didn't have tamari so I used soy sauce instead. The result was wonderful and really quick to make. I paired it with a baked potato and even the (rather suspicious!) children loved it once they had tried it. Definitely one to repeat!

Mandi

Wednesday 22nd of March 2017

Gorgeous bride! I can only imagine you had the same glow on your recent trip with your husband as the day of your wedding! I can't wait to surprise my vegetarian (sometimes vegan) crush with this dish next time he drops by. Thanks a ton!

Em

Wednesday 15th of March 2017

I love that you're sharing these, Sherrie! I know you say you'd do a few things differently, but it sure looks like perfection. The golden hour light is bananas, too. And peanut saucy broccoli? I mean.

Sherrie

Wednesday 15th of March 2017

It was the most magical golden hour I've ever seen. Thanks, Em. xx

Eden Passante

Wednesday 15th of March 2017

Congrats! Gorgeous photos! You looked stunning!

Sherrie

Wednesday 15th of March 2017

Awe thanks, Eden!

Abby @ Heart of a Baker

Monday 13th of March 2017

Ahh I love the beautiful simplicity of your wedding! I loved mine, but the one you describe with a comfy dress and less makeup sounds downright amazing to me. Loved that you shared these pictures. I also might be making a trip to Philly this year, so I'm putting this dish on my list. xo

Sherrie

Wednesday 15th of March 2017

You must, you must!

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