Broccoli & Rice Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
Crumb topping
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 In a large fry pan, melt butter.
Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 min over med heat.
Add thyme, rice, and flour, stirring for 1 minute Pour in chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute Remove from heat.
Stir in broccoli, milk and parm cheese.
Mix well and pour into a buttered 6 cup casserole dish.
Cover and bake for 35 min or until tender.
Meanwhile, to make crumb topping, toss together all ingredients and set aside.
Remove casserole from oven, stir in lemon zest and sprinkle with crumb topping.
Broil for 1 to 2 min until golden.