Low Carbohydrate Side-Dishes Recipes - Florets Polonaise Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6

• 500g/1 1/4 lb cauliflower and broccoli

• finely grated rind of 1/2 lemon

• 1 large garlic clove, crushed

• 25g/1 oz/1/2 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs, lightly baked or grilled (broiled) until crisp

• 2 eggs, hard-boiled and shelled

• salt and ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Trim the cauliflower and broccoli, break into florets and place in a steamer over a pan of boiling water and steam for about 12 minutes.

2. If you prefer, boil the vegetables in salted water for 5-7 minutes, until just tender. Drain the vegetables well and transfer to a warmed serving dish.

3. While the vegetables are cooking, make the topping. In a bowl, combine the lemon rind, garlic and breadcrumbs.

4. Finely chop the eggs and mix into the breadcrumb mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then sprinkle the chopped egg mixture over the cooked vegetables and serve.

VARIATIONS : Sprinkle the egg topping over other steamed vegetables such as courgettes (zucchini) or spring greens [collards). STEAMED VEGETABLES are a delicious and extremely healthy accompaniment for any main meal. If you want to reduce the carbohydrate content further, omit the breadcrumbs.