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Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan Pangritata (Toasted Breadcrumbs)

By:Nagi
Published:26 Jun '14Updated:13 Nov '20
14 Comments
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Can you believe that “pangritata” is known as the “poor man’s parmesan”?? I looove pangritata (which, by the way, is Italian for toasted breadcrumbs), it takes any simple dish to another level, like simple pastas (check out my post with 8 Simple Classic Pastas!) and this Roasted Broccoli.

I love this recipe not only because it is so tasty, but also because it’s a really simple side dish that takes mere minutes to prepare and requires only one baking tray to make. I simply chop and crumble stale bread to make the breadcrumbs – very roughly because I like my breadcrumbs chunky – but this will also work well with panko (olive oil makes it clump together slightly).

Make broccoli irresistible by sprinkling it with toasted breadcrumbs! Minutes to prepare, baked on one tray, the perfect side dish.

 

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Roasted Broccoli with Toasted Pangritata (Breadcrumbs)

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 20 mins
Side, Vegetables
5 from 5 votes
Servings4 as side
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The addition of crunchy pangritata (which is just a fancy word for toasted breadcrumbs) takes broccoli to another level that even kids won't be able to resist!

Ingredients

  • 1 large broccoli or 2 small , cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Pangritata

  • 1/2 cup homemade breadcrumbs (chunkier the better) or panko
  • 3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan (optional) (see notes)
  • 1 tbsp extra olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Toss broccoli with 2tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread on tray and roast in 350F/180C oven for around 10 minutes until slightly softened and starting to brown.
  • Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, 1 tbsp olive oil and salt in small bowl.
  • When broccoli is almost done, take the tray out, move the broccoli to one side to make room to spread out the breadcrumbs on the tray.
  • Roast broccoli and breadcrumbs for approximately 12 min until the breadcrumbs are golden - don't walk away, the breadcrumbs will cook quickly.
  • Pile combined broccoli and breadcrumbs into serving bowl.

Recipe Notes:

1.Breadcrumbs - I don't use fancy equipment to make my own breadcrumbs. I just roughly chop stale sandwich bread, then use my fingers to crumble them. I like it chunky - more texture!
2. Instead of parmesan, you could add 1/4 tsp of salt and 1 crushed garlic clove - this will make it healthier (and vegan).
3. Nutrition per serving.
Roasted Broccoli with Pangritata (Breadcrumbs)_nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 136gCalories: 165cal (8%)Carbohydrates: 12.7g (4%)Protein: 5.1g (10%)Fat: 11.7g (18%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 3mg (1%)Sodium: 374mg (16%)Potassium: 361mg (10%)Fiber: 3.2g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 750IU (15%)Vitamin C: 139.4mg (169%)Calcium: 90mg (9%)Iron: 0.9mg (5%)
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14 Comments

  1. Sunitha says

    January 20, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    How many cups is one large broccoli? Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Joanne Murphy says

    March 5, 2021 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Loved this Roasted Broccoli with Toasted Pangritata quick simple and very very tasty, I added some crushed walnuts at the end , big hit with the family .

    Reply
  3. Lisa Flori says

    December 16, 2020 at 8:26 am

    I just want to say Thank You and that I love your blog and refer my friends to it. I especially love that as a busy teacher, I can appreciate quick delicious meal suggestions to add to my usual. I also LOVE to cook. I wish you the best and I look forward to trying many more of your recipes. PS We also LOVE dogs and Dozer is a beautiful animal/family member, who doesn’t talk back and loves everything you do. We learned this from our own dog, Hogan, a Black Lab with better manners than our four (now adult) children. We miss him. Happy Holidays and please stay well. Making the broccoli with parm and lemon and the Asian Chilli Prawns/Shrimp. XO, Lisa

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  4. Sally says

    November 16, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    Made this tonight to have with grilled fish, and wow, it was so good!! Such a quick and easy but delicious recipe. Will definitely not be having boring steamed broccoli again haha!!

    Reply
  5. Maneesh says

    January 15, 2020 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    Made it and it came out delicious !!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 15, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Wahoo, that’s great Maneesh!

      Reply
  6. Angie Kotsiras says

    August 8, 2019 at 6:11 am

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi! I just made this recipe, OMG IT IS MAGIC!!! ♥️
    It’s so good, I’ve roasted cauliflower but never thought to roast brocoli! It’s so yummy, I keep popping a piece in my mouth at this rate I won’t have any left for dinner! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely try more of your posted recipes 😊
    FYI, I cut the oil in half and used spray to coat the bottom of the pan of the pan and omitted the cheese and it was still delicious! 😊😊😊

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 9, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      I know that feeling all too well, mine hardly makes it to the table!

      Reply
  7. Judy Berry says

    May 27, 2019 at 11:56 pm

    Magi, I love your recipes and blog. I’ve made something similar to this with the addition of grated hard-boiled egg after roasting.

    Reply
    • Judy Berry says

      May 27, 2019 at 11:58 pm

      Oops, Nagi. Darn spellcheck!

      Reply
    • Nagi says

      May 28, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      Sounds delicious Judy!

      Reply
  8. Sarah Kern says

    August 4, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    So simple to put together, but so outstanding! It was an excellent pairing to the chicken with sun dried tomato sauce. I will be making more broccoli now because of this recipe. Thank you!!

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    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      August 6, 2015 at 7:15 am

      THANK YOU SARAH!! Gosh, this is an oldie 🙂 I must revive it with some new pictures, I make this all the time! And yes, pairing it with the sun dried tomato chicken is perfect! Why haven’t I thought of that? Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
  9. Farah @ The Cooking Jar says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    Funny how I’ve never had roasted broccoli before. Really liking the added crunch from the pangritata (learned something new today!). New way of cooking broccoli!

    Reply

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