Charred Broccoli With Breadcrumbs & Pecorino

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Charred Broccoli With Breadcrumbs & Pecorino

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Ingredients

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Charred Broccoli With Breadcrumbs & Pecorino

1 ½ pounds broccoli crownssliced into bite-sized florets

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon garlicminced

½ tsp red pepper flakesmore to taste

1 tsp lemon zest lemon

¼ cup freshly-grated Parmesan

1 lemonjuice of the lemon

Kosher saltto taste

black pepperto taste

¼ cup freshly-grated breadcrumbs

Instructions

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Buttery Breadcrumbs

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Season the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt. Spoon the breadcrumbs into a small bowl to stop the cooking. Set aside.

Charred Broccoli

Place two sheet pans in the oven, and set the oven to 425°F.***

Place the broccoli in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil followed by the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

Next, carefully grease the hot sheet pans. Then, spoon the broccoli florets evenly between the pans and spread the florets out so they are not overcrowded. Do your best to place the broccoli florets cut-side down onto the pan to get the most amount of char and caramelization! Bake for 15 minutes.

Stir the broccoli and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the florets are tender, browned, and charred on the edges.**** Sprinkle the Pecorino over the broccoli and bake another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Remove the broccoli from the oven. Stir well to distribute the cheese and then spoon the broccoli into a serving dish. Finish by sprinkling the breadcrumbs over the broccoli. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Broccoli Thoroughly 💧
Pat broccoli crowns completely dry with paper towels before cooking—excess moisture prevents proper charring and creates steam instead of those coveted crispy, caramelized edges.
Toast Breadcrumbs First 🍞
Lightly toast your freshly-grated breadcrumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with oil and garlic to deepen their flavor and ensure they stay crispy rather than turning soggy.
High Heat is Essential 🔥
Use a smoking hot pan (cast iron works best) to achieve deep char on the broccoli in just 4-5 minutes per side, which creates complex caramelized flavors that can't develop at lower temperatures.
Finish with Zest and Pepper Flakes 🍋
Add fresh lemon zest and red pepper flakes after plating to preserve their bright, peppery impact—heat diminishes their potency, so finishing touches deliver maximum flavor and visual appeal.
Mince Garlic Into the Oil 🧄
Infuse your olive oil with minced garlic for 1-2 minutes over low heat before tossing with breadcrumbs to create a fragrant, cohesive coating that distributes flavor evenly across the broccoli.