1 (12 ounce) package steamed broccoli florets
1/2 cup water
1/2 lemon zest
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups oil for frying
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg yolk, beaten
almond or pumpkin seeds, to taste
Place broccoli florets in a large bowl. Mash with water and lemon zest. Pour over steamed broccoli and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; add lemon zest, sugar and oil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring.
Melt butter and flour in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in orange zest, lemon juice, flour, basil, and cheese. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Set aside.
Fry steamed broccoli and garlic in 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in egg yolk. Toss until lightly browned.
Transfer broccoli and garlic mixture pan frying pan over medium heat to a large skillet. Add water, lemon zest and sugar slowly, stirring after each addition, until vegetables are less than one inch thick. Simmer approximately 15 minutes, until mixture is heated through and broccoli is tender and golden brown. Top with pumpkin seeds from the bag and toss.