Lemony Baked Broccolicasseroles, cheese/eggs, side dish, vegetables 2 medium broccoli heads* 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon fresh parsley; fine chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil; finely chopped 1 pepper; to taste 1/3 cup tomato sauce - fresh or canned 6 slice mozzarella cheese (4 oz.) or 1 cup grated mozzarella *Broccoli should be cut into medium florets with 1" stems, for a total of about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs. Bring a pot of water to a boil; boil or steam broccoli until it is tender-crisp and done but not overcooked. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and to keep the broccoli bright green. Drain. Put broccoli into a well-buttered casserole dish; sprinkle with lemon rind, lemon juice, parsley and basil. Add pepper to taste. Spread tomato sauce over top and cover with cheese. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes, at 350 F. Serve immediately. From 1991 "Shepherd's Garden Seeds" catalog. Pg. 11. Electronic format by Cathy Harned. |
