Side Dish Recipe: Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (or other nuts or seeds of your choice)

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.
4. Place the roasted broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.