Sautéed Lemon Garlic Parmesan Crusted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 pkg broccoli florets 12 to 16 oz
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 stick butter salted or unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs Italian style suggested
- 1 tbs pepper
Instructions
- Wash Broccoli Florets Place in bowl. Melt 3/4 stick butter (salted or not, your choice). Pour in 1/4 cup lemon juice. Then pour in 1/4 cup olive oil. Next add 4 cloves (crushed garlic). Mix well then pour over Broccoli and stir well. Then pour in bread crumbs and stir well again.In a large frying pan, pour in a light layer of olive oil and heat When oil is hot Then pour in the blended Broccoli and sauté. After a few minutes of cooking sprinkle in a portion of Parmesan cheese. Then place lid on pan to start to soften Broccoli Do Not soften too much you'll want it to be slightly crunchy. Remove lid and sprinkle more Parmesan cheese & stir. When cooked to your liking. Next remove Broccoli and place in a bowl. Add in sesame seeds (to your liking). And finally sprinkle Parmesan Cheese (to your liking). Serve with a smile.You will definitely make this dish for your Family & Friends often. Salute' Vito
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Notes
When I tell folks my story about not wanting to eat my vegetables when I was a kid, they always seem to say that It's wonderful to hear about my learned love of veggies and that my mother’s famous lemon garlic broccoli helped my journey towards appreciating vegetables.
It's a common experience for many people to resist eating vegetables as kids but then develop an appreciation for them as they grow older. My childhood fondness for spinach, inspired by Popeye, is a great example of how fun characters and stories can influence our food choices.
Eating a variety of vegetables is indeed beneficial for building a strong and healthy body. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients that support overall well-being. It's a great way to lead by example for your kids and show them the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet. Kudos to my mom for encouraging me to eat me veggies. I'm so happy to have carried on the tradition by serving broccoli to my kids, who now appreciate it.
So, yes, mom you knew what you were talking about, and it's a testament to the enduring wisdom of parents when it comes to instilling healthy eating habits. Grazie indeed for setting us on the path to a nutritious and delicious diet!