Recipe of the Week: Lemon & Garlic Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Crispy Chickpeas
Purple sprouting broccoli is one of the most rewarding crops to harvest at this time of year. After months of standing firm through winter, those deep‑purple florets finally appear—sweet, earthy, and perfect for quick, bright cooking. This recipe celebrates that moment with a mix of roasted PSB, zingy lemon, and crunchy chickpeas. Ingredients (Serves 2–3) 300–400g purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed 1 tin chickpeas, drained and patted dry 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and black pepper Optional: chilli flakes, toasted almonds, or grated hard cheese Method Preheat the oven to 200°C fan / 220°C non‑fan / Gas 7 . Roast the chickpeas: Spread them on a tray, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until crisp. Add the PSB: Toss the broccoli with the remaining olive oil and garlic. Add it to the tray and roast for 10–12 minutes until the tips char slightly. ...