How to make Lemon Broccolini

We are at the Beach and as I’ve mentioned every family takes a turn cooking. One of our dish is the awesome Lemon Broccolini.  The grandkids took a turn too. 

They are pleased with their menu.

Grandchildren’s healthy dinner.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Italian bread – cubed
• 2 tbs butter
• 2 tbs basil – chopped
• 1 garlic clove – minced
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1 ½ lb fresh broccolini
• 1 tb olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Red pepper flakes – optional

METHOD:

1. Process bread in a food processor for about 1 minute until it is coarse and crumbly. Preferably, use a bread that is a day or two old.
2. Melt the butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the breadcrumbs and stir while cooking for 2 or 3 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Stir in the lemon zest and the basil and remove from heat.
5. Meanwhile cook Broccolini in boiling salted water for 3 – 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
6. Drain well.
7. Toss the Broccolini with the lemon juice zest, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper.
8. Add red pepper flakes now, if using.
9. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.
10. Keep warm until ready to serve.  

BUON MANGIATA!