A food writer has developed a recipe for Broccoli Rubble, a stovetop dish that reimagines the classic melt sandwich. The recipe, shared on a personal food blog, combines briefly blanched and chopped broccoli sautéed with garlic, pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pecorino cheese, then topped with a slice of deli provolone that is broiled until blistered and collapsed.
The writer describes the dish as a response to the traditional diner melts, such as the tuna melt, which they associate with jarred mayonnaise, canned fish, and processed cheese. The recipe is loosely inspired by crispy broccoli and a pecorino fried bread. The writer notes that the broccoli rubble was previously eaten straight from the bowl but that the addition of broiled provolone has made it a permanent variation.
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The writer also references a 2016 prediction that it would be the year of the melt, and expresses a desire to create a version they could enjoy. The recipe is presented as a way to enjoy the melt format with vegetables instead of canned fish.
The writer mentions that the dish is all crunch and booming flavor, with broccoli talking with its hands, and that the only thing missing is steak fries. The article also lists previous recipes from the blog, including Perfect Corn Muffins, Stuck-Pot Rice with Lentils and Yogurt, Italian Stuffed Cabbage, Double Coconut Muffins, Green Bean Salad with Fried Almonds, Chocolate Souffle Cupcakes with Mint Chocolate Cream, Alex’s Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage, Best Chocolate Pudding, and Mom’s Chocolate Chip Meringues.
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