Broccoli with Bacon and Veggie Topping

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that is fun to dress up.

What is your favourite flavour boost for this bright green vegetable?

 I had some finely diced carrot and peppers leftover from another meal.

Added to bacon and onions, it made a very tasty topping for broccoli.

• 2 slices of bacon, very finely sliced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red and yellow peppers
• 1 bunch fresh broccoli
• 1-2 tablespoons butter if desired

1. Fry bacon until it is crisp.
2. Drain off most of the bacon drippings.
3. In about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings, saute onions, carrots and peppers until they start to brown and caramelize.
4. Add  bacon and mix well.  Set aside.
5. Steam broccoli or microwave it until it is crisp tender.
6. Toss broccoli with butter if desired and arrange on a serving platter.
7. Spoon the vegetables over the broccoli  (I like to spoon them in a strip across the middle of the platter).
8. Serve immediately.