Roasted Broccolini With Garlic Herb Crunch (Printable)
Crisp-tender roasted broccolini topped with a golden garlic herb breadcrumb crunch. A quick and flavorful side.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb broccolini, trimmed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garlic Herb Crunch
03 - 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from day-old bread)
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ To Finish
11 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the broccolini on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer to ensure proper roasting.
03 - Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the broccolini is crisp-tender with lightly charred edges.
04 - While the broccolini roasts, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
06 - Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the parsley, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
07 - Transfer the roasted broccolini to a serving platter. Sprinkle generously with the garlic herb crunch topping. Finish with grated Parmesan if desired and serve alongside lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic herb crunch turns plain vegetables into something genuinely craveable, and you will want to put it on everything from green beans to roasted carrots.
- It comes together in thirty minutes with zero fuss, making it the easiest way to elevate a simple dinner into something that feels intentional and special.
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with soggy broccolini, so use two pans if necessary and give every stalk room to breathe.
- The crunch topping goes from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds, so stay at the stove and keep stirring the entire time the breadcrumbs are toasting.
03 -
- If your broccolini stalks are very thick, slice them in half lengthwise so they cook evenly and get more surface area for caramelization.
- Pulling the breadcrumb pan off the heat a few seconds before you think it is done prevents carryover cooking from turning golden into bitter.