1 C. Italian Bread – cubed
2 Tbsp. Butter
2 Tbsp. Basil – chopped
1 Garlic Clove – minced
2 tsp. Lemon Zest
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
1 1/2 lb Fresh Broccolini
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes – optional

Process bread in a food processor for about 1 minute until it is coarse and crumbly. Preferably, use a bread that is a day or two old. Melt the butter with the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and stir while cooking for 2 or 3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in the lemon zest and the basil and remove from heat. Meanwhile cook Broccolini in boiling salted water for 3 – 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Toss the Broccolini with the lemon juice zest, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper. Add red pepper flakes now, if using. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture. Keep warm until ready to serve.  

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