Dressed-Up Broccoli

Name: Dressed-Up Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups broccoli florets; 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

"In Clayton, Ontario, Bryan Forster needs only four ingredients to turn ordinary broccoli into a dressed-up side dish. The garlic in the broiled crumb topping really comes through.

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a microwave-and broiler-safe 1-1/2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high until crisp-tender, about 4-1/2 minutes; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over broccoli. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 50 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Dressed-Up Broccoli in Quick Cooking May/June 1999

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hbaseley

Mar 17, 2010

This recipe has become a favorite over the years for it's taste and easy prep. Even my children, who are not crazy about broccoli will eat this, and the everyday ingredients make this a snap to fix at the last minute.