Saffron Sprouts with Pistachios & Lemon
Lemon

Saffron Sprouts with Pistachios & Lemon

Sprouts as you’ve never experienced them before! The delicate floral notes of saffron, the crunch of pistachios, and the sharpness of lemon create a complex, surprising and delicious taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cooking Time: 10 mins
Used in this recipe Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Large pinch saffron strands, about ¼ tsp
  • 500g sprouts, halved if large
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 25g pistachios
  • Finely grated zest and juice ½ lemon
  • Pinch chilli flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Warm the Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a small pan, over a low heat, add the saffron strands, pour into a bowl and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Steam the sprouts, for 3 - 5 minutes, until just tender. Meanwhile, place the garlic and pistachios in a small food processor and blend until roughly chopped. Add the saffron, Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil and lemon zest and juice and blend until combined.
  3. Place the saffron and pistachio pesto in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the sprouts and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until the sprouts are coated.
  4. Add a pinch of chilli flakes and season to taste.