Miso Roasted Broccoli Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Roasted broccoli meets umami-rich miso, almonds, and sesame for a simple vegan side dish, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Salad

01 - 8 cups broccoli florets
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 6 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup slivered almonds
07 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

→ Miso Sauce

08 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
12 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed or grated
13 - 1 tablespoon water

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Set oven temperature to 200°C.
02 - Chop broccoli into uniform florets and arrange in single layers on two baking sheets, avoiding overcrowding.
03 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Mix by hand to ensure complete coating.
04 - Roast broccoli for 20 minutes until browned and just tender.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine white miso paste, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and water. Whisk until smooth.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, add roasted broccoli, green onions, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds. Pour miso sauce over and toss until evenly coated.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For optimal texture, avoid chopping broccoli too small or reduce roasting time to 10 minutes if using smaller pieces.
02 - Roast broccoli in a single layer to prevent steaming and ensure crispness.
03 - Leftovers can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days; serve chilled or gently reheat.