Purple sprouting broccoli and parmesan gratin

The never ending stash of perfect purple vegetables has ended with this dish for dinner last night. Gipsy Spread had a steak to eat and I had some halloumi, so we indulged in this rich gratin to accompany our respective proteins. A simpler and better use of purple sprouting broccoli I could not recommend more.
 
 
What you will need
250g purple sprouting broccoli
300ml cream (or crème fraiche)
25g parmesan cheese
4 table spoons of breadcrumbs
1 tea spoon mustard
A pinch of grated nutmeg
 
 
Firstly, place the broccoli on to steam. It should not need much more than four minutes.

Next, lay the broccoli out in an oven dish.
 
 
Mix together the cream, mustard and nutmeg, seasoning well with salt and pepper.
 
 
Pour over the broccoli and top with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes until the topping has crisped up.

Serve as a side dish or with some lovely crusty bread.