Broccoli and Cauliflower with Horseradish Bread Crumbs
- 1 1/2 bunches broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups very coarse dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish
- Trim broccoli, reserving stems for another use, and cut flowerets into 1-inch pieces.
- (There should be about 5 cups.)
- Trim cauliflower and cut flowerets into 1-inch pieces.
- (There should be about 5 cups.)
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook vegetables until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a colander drain vegetables and refresh under cold water to stop cooking.
- Drain vegetables well.
- Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- In a large heavy skillet heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until foam begins to subside and saute bread crumbs, stirring, until golden.
- Stir in horseradish and salt to taste and saute, stirring, until crisp.
- Bread crumbs may be prepared 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter over moderate heat and in it toss vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle vegetables with bread crumbs and toss to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until just heated through.
broccoli, head cauliflower, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, bread crumbs, horseradish
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broccoli-and-cauliflower-with-horseradish-bread-crumbs-11023 (may not work)