Purple sprouting broccoli with Parmesan & herbed crumbs

• butter↗25g g
• olive oil↗4 tbsp tbsp
• white breadcrumbs↗50g g
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

  to season

• chopped thyme leaves1 tbsp tbsp
• grated parmesan25g g

  (or vegetarian alternative)

• purple sprouting broccoli↗700g g
• olive oil↗a little a little

  to drizzle

• lemon↗

  wedges, to garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan. When the foaming subsides, add the white breadcrumbs and stir constantly over a high heat until crisp and golden. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and the chopped thyme leaves. Tip the mixture into a bowl and leave to cool, then stir in grated Parmesan.

2. 2

   Add the purple sprouting broccoli to a pan of boiling salted water, so the water just covers it. Cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and put back in the pan, drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper and reheat, shaking gently.

3. 3

   Arrange neatly on a warmed serving dish and scatter over the Parmesan crumbs. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.