Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots with Parmesan Bread Crumbs
- 1 1/2 bunches broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices on a diagonal
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups very coarse dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Trim broccoli, reserving stems for another use, and cut florets into 1-inch pieces.
- (There should be about 5 cups.)
- Trim cauliflower and cut florets into 1-inch pieces.
- (There should be about 5 cups.)
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook vegetables until crisp-tender, 2 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 Parmesan, cayenne 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 350 degrees F.
- 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, carrots, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, bread crumbs, parmesan, cayenne
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/broccoli-cauliflower-and-carrots-with-parmesan-bread-crumbs.html (may not work)