Broccoli Polonaise
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with the classic and elegant Broccoli Polonaise! This French-inspired recipe transforms simple broccoli florets into a sophisticated delight featuring a luscious topping of golden, buttery breadcrumbs, finely grated hard-boiled eggs, and a vibrant sprinkle of fresh parsley. The broccoli is perfectly blanched to retain its tender crispness and vivid green hue, providing a beautiful contrast to the rich, savory topping. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Perfect for dinner parties or as a refined accompaniment to your favorite main course, Broccoli Polonaise is a simple yet flavorful way to make vegetables shine.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Broccoli
- 60 grams Unsalted butter
- 75 grams Fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 Hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the broccoli, cutting it into evenly sized florets.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 3-4 minutes, or until bright green and just tender. Drain well and set aside.
Step 3
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and finely grate them using a box grater or microplane. Set aside.
Step 4
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted and slightly bubbling, add the breadcrumbs and toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant.
Step 5
Remove the skillet from the heat and season the breadcrumb mixture with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and set aside.
Step 6
Arrange the steamed broccoli on a serving platter.
Step 7
Sprinkle the grated hard-boiled eggs evenly over the broccoli.
Step 8
Spoon the buttery breadcrumb mixture over the broccoli and eggs, ensuring even coverage.
Step 9
Garnish the dish with finely chopped fresh parsley.
Step 10
Serve warm as an elegant side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 746.2 grams (746.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1056 |
| Total Fat 66.60g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat 34.20g | 171% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g | |
| Cholesterol 544mg | 181% |
| Sodium 2664mg | 116% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.20g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.20g | 58% |
| Total Sugars 11.70g | |
| Protein 35.80g | 72% |
| Vitamin D 100IU | 500% |
| Calcium 394mg | 30% |
| Iron 9mg | 51% |
| Potassium 1903mg | 40% |
Source of Calories