Purple sprouting broccoli with chorizo ana almonds

20 minutes ■ Serves 4 ■ EASY
Purple sprouting broccoli stems can be quite woody so you will need to simmer them first until tender.

purple sprouting broccoli 400g, halved lengthways if large
chorizo 120g, diced
garlic 3 cloves, crushed
red chilli 1, finely chopped
sherry vinegar 3 tbsp
oregano 2 sprigs, leaves stripped
ALMOND BREADCRUMBS
olive oil
garlic 2 cloves, whole
ciabatta a handful, torn into small chunks
flaked almonds 3 tbsp

■ To make the almond breadcrumbs, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Bash the garlic cloves to split them, but don't peel them. Add to the oil with the bread. Fry, turning with a spatula until golden and toasted. Scoop out and discard the garlic. Add the almonds to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes. Toss the almonds and the ciabatta together.
■ Cook the broccoli until just tender then drain well. Fry the chorizo in 3 tbsp oil until crisp. Add the garlic, chilli, vinegar, oregano and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and toss until heated through. Serve scattered with the almond breadcrumbs.

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Purple sprouting broccoli with chorizo ana almonds