Roasting is the best way to cook broccolini.

It brings out the flavour and you get crunchy golden tips!

Particularly great served alongsideMiddle Easterndishes, such asChickenorLamb Shawarma!

Close up of Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce, fresh out of the oven

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And broccolini is no exception!

(True story, that was my reaction over avegetable!)

Longer stem, slightly sweeter and more tender.

Drizzling tahini sauce over roasted broccolini

Just a great way to add interest to this dish.

This is a dish thats terrific served warm OR at room temperature.

Few examples:Eggplant,carrots,broccoli,mushrooms.

Ingredients in Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce

This looks a bit neater when people start digging in its a restauranty way to plate up.

Above is a photo of what the broccolini looks like straight out of the oven.

But WITH the sauce, its elevated to another level.

How to make Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce

It can be a company-worthy side dish OR a main.

As a side dish serve it with all thingsMiddle Eastern / Arabic/ Turkish / Persian.

I also very deliberately chose dishes that could all be prepared in advance a high priority, always!

Tray of roasted broccolini

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A whole tray of Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce

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Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce

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