Roasted Broccolini With Garlic Herb Crunch (Printable Version)
Tender roasted broccolini topped with a crispy golden garlic herb breadcrumb topping for a flavorful side dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb broccolini, trimmed
→ For Roasting
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garlic Herb Crunch
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (preferably from crusty bread)
07 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
09 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
10 - 1 tsp lemon zest
11 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Finishing
12 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the broccolini with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 15–18 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the broccolini is tender and slightly charred at the edges.
04 - While the broccolini roasts, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add fresh breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, chives, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using. Season with a pinch of salt.
06 - Transfer the roasted broccolini to a serving platter. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle generously with the garlic herb crunch topping. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic herb crunch on top is the kind of texture that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.
- It turns basic broccolini into something you would happily pay restaurant prices for, using ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the breadcrumbs in the skillet because they go from golden to burnt in what feels like two heartbeats.
- Letting the broccolini breathe on the pan with space between stems is the difference between roasting and steaming, and only one of those gives you those gorgeous charred edges.
03 -
- Trim the broccolini stems at an angle so more surface area gets crispy and caramelized during roasting.
- Make a double batch of the garlic herb crunch and keep it in a sealed container because you will start putting it on everything.