Broccoli Gratin w/ Red Pepper and Parmesan

1 lg head broccoli (~1.5 lbs), florets separated from stems, stems peeled and coarsely chopped.

2 T extra virgin olive oil

1 red pepper(I used yellow as they were on sale), thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 C freshly grated Parmesan or Parmesan/Romano mixture

2 T dry or fresh breadcrumbs. I used panko.)


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil a 2 qt baking dish. Steam the broccoli until tender--about 5 min. Refresh w/ cold water.

Heat 1 T olive oil over medium heat in a lg heavy skillet and add the red pepper. Cook, stirring, until it softens--about 5 min. Add the garlic and cook just until it becomes fragrant--about 30 seconds. Stir in the broccoli. Toss together so that broccoli is coated w/ oil and garlic. Arrange in baking dish. Mix the Parmesan and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Drizzle remaining olive oil. Bake 10-15 min--until Parmesan melted and mixture is sizzling and beginning to color on the top.