Lemon Broccolini

Submitted by breezermom

"Lovely green vegetable dish! Perfect side for any meal. From Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 cup French baguette, cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 1⁄2 lbs Broccolini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Process bread in a food processor for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until coarsely crumbled.
2. Melt the butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat; add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat, and stir n parsley and lemon zest.
3. Cook the broccolini in boiling, salted water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Toss the broccolini with the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.

Reviews

[Bayhill]

We loved this quick, easy and delicious way to serve broccolini. We especially enjoyed the garlicky breadcrumb topping, which complimented the flavor of the broccolini. I halved the recipe, as there was only two of us. Also, I steamed the broccolini, and tossed it with garlic infused olive oil and lemon juice. This recipe was a perfect use of the fresh broccolini I had just picked from my garden. Thank you for sharing!

 

[DailyInspiration]

This is such a wonderful dish -- the lemon juice really perks up the flavor and the toasted bread crumbs/lemon zest/garlic are a delicious addition and they just take it over the top. So easy to make with great flavor. Served with some roasted chicken and leftover hashbrown casserole. : )