Ingredients for - Crisp-topped sprouts

1. 1kg Brussels sprout
2. 50g white bread , preferably ciabatta
3. 2 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to serve
4. 25g flaked almond
5. 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
6. zest 1 lemon

How to cook deliciously - Crisp-topped sprouts

1 . Stage

Remove any tough leaves and trim sprouts, then steam or boil for 10 mins until tender.

2 . Stage

Tear the bread into crumbs. Heat a large frying pan and pour in the olive oil. Add the bread and fry until just crisp. Tip in the flaked almonds, garlic and lemon zest, then cook gently until everything is golden. Place the sprouts in a serving dish, season, then toss with the crumbs and a little extra olive oil to finish.