Romanesco broccoli (aka Roman cauliflower) gets dressed up with a crumble of panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. It is like having a savory streusel to top off your veggies.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted romanesco, roasted vegetables
Servings: 4servings
Author: Dahn Boquist
Ingredients
2headsRomanesco2 to 2½ pounds
2tablespoonsolive oil
3garlic clovesminced
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
½cuppanko bread crumbs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Trim the Romanesco into bite-sized florets and add to a bowl.
Add the olive oil and toss to coat all the florets with the oil. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Toss everything together.
Spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast for 15 minutes then stir and roast for 15 to 20 minutes longer.