Say so long to your side dish slump, with Chef Chris Brown's recipe for broccoli with feta and pine nuts. Perfect alongside chicken, fish, or any other variety of mains.

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 small clove garlic
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a small food processor, puree basil leaves, garlic and remaining olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Blanch broccoli in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente and vibrant green, about 45 seconds. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. While still warm, add radicchio and onion. Toss mixture with dressing.

Arrange broccoli mixture on a platter and drizzle with basil puree. Top with feta and pine nuts.