I don't know why I have never attempted to roast broccoli before; roasting is my favorite preparation for so many things. It added such a different depth of flavor to it, and like kale chips, I loved the slightly-crispy browned pieces along the edges. Even my brother-in-law, who claims to despise all things green, admitted to liking it. My sister said it was like "restaurant broccoli" and has since requested it again for our family Boxing Day dinner at my mom's this week (incidentally, my sister is married to The H's brother, which is why she will be at both dinners).
Here's how I made it:
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
2 heads organic broccoli, washed and trimmed
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest from one lemon
The juice of the zested lemon
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks, leaving an inch or two of stalk attached to the florets, discarding the rest of the stalks. Toss with garlic and olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until the tips of some florets are beginning to brown. Remove from baking sheet and toss with a bit more olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Grate Parmesan over the top and let melt; serve hot.
Any idea why the font is all wonky for the second half of my post? I had selected the same font for all the text.
ReplyDeleteI have never roasted it either!
ReplyDeleteNow I need to change that!
Happy Tuesday,
Katie
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