Sicilian Roasted Broccoli With Mozzarella And Golden Raisins - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup golden raisins
    2 large heads broccoli, cut into florets
    5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for toasting pine nuts
    3/4 tsp salt
    1 1/2 None small bird's eye chilies, crushed
    2 tbsp pine nuts
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    7 oz mozzarella cheese, drained, chopped
    2 tbsp red wine vinegar
    1 1/2 None anchovies in oil, drained, crushed with a knife
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Soak raisins in hot water for 30 mins then drain.
    Toss broccoli in a large bowl with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt and crushed chilies. Transfer to a large baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 mins, or until browned.
    Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a little olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with sea salt.
    Remove broccoli from oven. Add garlic and mozzarella and toss to combine. Bake for 5 mins, or until mozzarella has softened and melted.
    In a small bowl, mix raisins, vinegar, anchovies, 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
    Transfer broccoli to a warmed serving dish. Drizzle with raisin dressing and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.

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