Ingredients: 1 pound fresh broccoli spears or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli spears 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup seasoned fine dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 hard-cooked large egg, finely chopped Directions:1. Bring 1/2 inch water in a large saucepan to boil over high heat. Add the fresh broccoli. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until tender-crisp. (Or, cook the frozen broccoli according to package directions.) Drain and arrange broccoli on a platter. 2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon rind, ground red pepper and hard-cooked egg. Spoon over cooked broccoli. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings. |