Roasted Broccoli Florets with Toasted Breadcrumb Gremolata

Roasted Broccoli Florets with Toasted Breadcrumb Gremolata
Roasted Broccoli Florets with Toasted Breadcrumb Gremolata
Gremolata is the classic osso buco garnish of minced lemon peel, garlic, and parsley. In this version, lemon peel and shallots perfume a simple breadcrumb topping.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Garlic Vegetable Side Roast Vegetarian Lemon Broccoli Fall Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
  • Fat 10 g(15%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 6 g(11%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
  • Sodium 117 mg(5%)
  • Calories 175

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot; sauté until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs; toast until golden, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl. Mix in lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Gremolata can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli with remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread out onto large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until stems are crisp-tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle gremolata over and serve.

Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot; sauté until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add breadcrumbs; toast until golden, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl. Mix in lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Gremolata can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli with remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread out onto large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until stems are crisp-tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle gremolata over and serve.