Toasted sesame seeds can often be found in the Asian sections of some supermarkets, sometimes labeled Gomasio. If ever there was a time of year to keep a big jar of them on hand, pre-toasted and ready to go, this is it. They are the perfect crunchy topper for everything from salads to soups and roasted vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
- 250g brussels sprouts
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 2 small heads of broccoli (about 1/2 kilo total), cut into large florets
- 400g block firm tofu, drained well, torn into bite-size pieces
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper or other mild red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- ⅓ cup green olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 tablespoon hemp seed oil
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for serving
- Crushed toasted almonds and/or parsley leaves with tender stems (for serving)
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 425◦. Cut off stems from brussels sprouts; discard. Place outer leaves on a large rimmed baking sheet. Finely slice inner brussels sprout cores and transfer to a medium bowl. Coarsely grind coriander seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
- Add broccoli and tofu to baking sheet with outer sprout leaves. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil, add crushed coriander and pepper, and toss to combine; season with salt. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until broccoli is browned (even lightly charred in a few spots) and tender, 30–35 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, add olives, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 Tbsp. hemp seed oil, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to sliced brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Season with salt.
- Purée hemp seeds, miso, 2 tsp. sesame seeds, remaining 5 Tbsp. lemon juice and 2 Tbsp. oil, and ¼ cup water in a blender until smooth. Season with salt.
- Spread some dressing on bowls or plates. Toss roasted vegetables with sliced brussels sprouts and arrange over dressing. Top with sesame seeds, almonds, and parsley.
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