Broccoli with Lemon Crumbs

Broccoli with Lemon Crumbs
Broccoli with Lemon Crumbs might be just the side dish you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 10. One serving contains 82 calories, 4g of protein, and 3g of fat. If you have kosher salt, bread, broccoli florets, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Whirl the bread in a food processor or blender to make bread crumbs. Melt the butter in a small skillet.
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Add the bread crumbs and saut over medium heat until toasted. Grate the zest from the lemon.
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Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the pan.
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Add the salt and several grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until dry. (The Lemon Crumbs can be made to this point up to 2 days ahead. Spoon into a plastic bag and set aside at room temperature.)
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Microwave the broccoli according to the package directions. (If using fresh broccoli, pile the florets on a microwave-safe plate and sprinkle with a few tablespoons of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.)
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6
Remove and sprinkle with the Lemon Crumbs.
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Time-saver: Cook the broccoli florets right in their microwavable bag. No waiting for water to boil. And, again, no extra pot to clean.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score24
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