Broccoli Polonaise

Tested Recipe Adapted from Reader’s Digest Like Grandma Used To Make

Ingredients:

1 lb fresh broccoli spears

1 tbsp butter or margarine

1/3 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs

2 tbsp minced parsley

½ tsp grated lemon rind

1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 hard-cooked large egg, finely chopped

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring ½ inch of water to a boil over high heat. Add the fresh broccoli. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and arrange the broccoli on a platter.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the butter over moderate heat until lightly browned. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley, lemon rind, ground red pepper, and hard-cooked egg. Spoon over the cooked broccoli. Makes 4 servings.