Broccoli Melts

Name: Broccoli Melts
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 small shallot or ¼ red onion, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; Pinch of sugar; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 small head of broccoli (8–10 oz.); 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove; 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise; 1 tsp. hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha); 2 6" pieces baguette, halved lengthwise; 4 slices sharp cheddar

By Sarah Jampel

February 9, 2021

Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Susie Theodorou

Here’s a working-from-home lunch that’s quick enough to make between Zooms and will send you well on your way to meeting your daily veg quota. While there’s something satisfying about the airy crustiness of a baguette, halved ciabatta rolls or slices of sourdough or whole wheat bread would work just as well.

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