Samuel Goldsmith

Zesty Pan-Fried Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Frozen Peas Cookbook: 100 Everyday Recipes for the Most Versatile Ingredient in Your Freezer
The Frozen Peas Cookbook

By Samuel Goldsmith

Published 2025

  • About

Purple sprouting broccoli (aka PSB to the superusers) is a useful veg to have in the fridge when in season. It’s great with a roast dinner, simply steamed and buttered or, as cooked here, with a zesty twist and coupled with frozen peas.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 banana shallots, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed o

Method

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan (skillet) over a medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 8–10 minutes or until softened but not golden. Stir in the garlic and lemon zest and cook for a further 1 minute.

Tip in the broccoli, season well with salt and freshly ground