Breaded Baked Broccoli

• broccoli, rinsed and trimmed↗1 lb
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• kosher salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• panko breadcrumbs↗1⁄3 cup
• large eggs↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cut the broccoli florets into bite sized pieces. Cut the stalk into 1/8-inch thick, round slices. Place the broccoli into a mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, and pepper and set aside.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs together and set aside.

4. 4

   Spread the panko into a cookie sheet and place into the oven for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set the timer so you don't burn them!

5. 5

   Remove the panko from the oven. Dip each floret in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumbs, and place on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven on the center rack and roast until the broccoli is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.