Broccoli With Toasted Garlic Crumbs

SkinnyMinnie's Note:

My DH is threatening to throw away all of my old magazines so I am placing all of the recipes I can find here. This one is from Gourmet. I haven't tried this one yet, because I haven't had the panko bread crumbs. I love broccoli and this sounds like a lovely way to serve it...something out of the ordinary! **NOTE: I made this tonight and OMG is it good! I made my own breadcrumbs and went for it! It turned out GREAT!! The sliced garlic is a crisp little treat.......YUMMY GOODNESS!!!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ lbs broccoli , trimmed and cut into florets
• 4 garlic cloves , very thinly sliced
• 1⁄3; cup olive oil
• 2⁄3; cup panko (Japanese coarse bread crumbs)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Directions:

1. Put 1 inch of water in a 5-quart wide heavy pot, then put a steamer basket inside pot and bring water to a boil.
2. Add broccoli and steam, covered until just tender, 8-10 minute.
3. Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until garlic is a pale golden color, about 5 minute
4. Stir in breadcrumbs, pepper, and salt, then increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until crumbs are golden - about 3 minute Remove from heat and stir in zest.
5. Transfer broccoli to crumb mixture in skillet and toss to coat.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

What an excellent treat. Absolutely delicious. I made no changes and can't think of anything that needs improvement. My only suggestion would be to watch the bread crumbs carefully as they brown very quickly.

[Lori Mama]

It's nice to see another way to make broccoli. My husband and I enjoyed it, but not our son. He didn't like the toasted garlic chips. Oh well, can't please everyone. Thanks for posting the recipe. :)

[itstime4cake]

I was in the mood to try something different with broccoli and I'm glad I did. This was absolutely yummy. I had leftover breading from pecan crusted mahi mahi which was similar in ingredients and voilá. The addition of pecans was scrumptious. Thanks for a great recipe!