Name: Sesame Feta With Broccolini
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. broccolini (about 2 large bunches), woody ends trimmed, cut into 2" pieces; 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 Fresno or other red chile, thinly sliced; 1 tsp. fennel seeds; 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt; ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds; 2 tsp. za’atar; 2 6-oz. blocks feta, drained, patted dry; 2 lemons, halved; 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; Country-style bread (for serving)

Two blocks of sesame feta sitting on a platter of broccolini with charred lemons and red peppers

Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni

Ever just wanted a whole slab of cheese for dinner? Now’s your time. Coated in za’atar and sesame seeds, blocks of feta get seared with a little heat and cornstarch, becoming crunchy on top and soft within. The feta is ideal for breaking off in chunks and enjoying with the garlicky, charred broccolini. A nonstick skillet is essential for an effortless crust.

What you’ll need

Large Nonstick Skillet
$50 At Amazon
Rimmed Baking Sheet
$30 $28 At Amazon
GIR Mini Flip Spatula
$11 At Bon Appétit Market

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