Cauliflower with Browned Butter Bread Crumbs

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Course: Dinner | Servings: 4

Steamed cauliflower gets a browned butter toasted bread crumb crunch with a hint of garlic. Always inspired by Deb at the Smitten Kitchen https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/11/cauliflower-with-brown-butter-crumbs/ 

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

4 Tbsp butter

1 clove garlic, finely minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup breadcrumbs, or panko crumbs

1 lemon, zest and juice of

Chives, minced or green onion, for garnish

Drop cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes or until almost fork tender. Melt butter in a skillet and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper and breadcrumbs. Cook until breadcrumbs are browned and crunchy. Place cauliflower in a serving bowl. Spoon the crumb mixture over the top. Zest some of the lemon gratings over, and juice of half a lemon. Sprinkle with minced chives or green onions.