Lemon Crumb Topped Broccoli Recipes

LEMON CRUMB-TOPPED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Stir in bread crumbs and lemon zest; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in parsley; set aside., Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Drizzle with lemon juice; toss to coat. Sprinkle with crumb mixture.

ROASTED GARLIC LEMON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper and garlic. Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until florets are tender enough to pierce the stems with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice liberally over the broccoli before serving for a refreshing, tangy finish.

CRUMB-TOPPED BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese sauce until smooth. Remove from heat. , Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and place in a bowl. Add the cheese sauce mixture, eggs, 1/4 cup cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cracker crumbs. Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON-GARLIC CRUMBS

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in plenty of salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Drain.
• Transfer to bowl of ice water and cool.
• Drain and pat dry.
• (can be prepared 8 hours ahead) Melt 3 tblsps butter in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add broccol and saute until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Transfer to plate; keep warm.
• Add 4 tblsps butter, peel and add garlic to skillet; cook until butter begins to brown, about 1 minute.
• Add breadcrumbs; stir until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Season.
• Top broccoli with breadcrumbs.

BROCCOLI WITH HOMEMADE LEMON CRUMBS

Steps:

• Lightly toast the bread.
• Put the bread in a food processor or blender and chop into bread crumbs.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet.
• Add the bread crumbs and sauté over medium heat until toasted. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until dry.
• Set crumb mixture aside to get to room temperature (This mixture can be made ahead.).
• Steam the broccoli.
• Top broccoli with the lemon breadcrumbs, and mix together.
• Serve.