Sometimes the simplest recipes make all the difference to a meal. And this recipe is certainly simple, packed with flavor, and makes that extra serving of veggies on a plate something supremely enjoyable rather than a chore! Even if you don’t think you like broccoli, give this one a try: it’s a totally different preparation than the frozen-bag broccoli you grew up with. The result is a little crispy, with amazing lemon and garlic flavor that perfectly complements this natural cruciferous veggie.
Broccoli is definitely a nutrition superstar, packed with vitamin K, beta-carotene, vitamin C, chromium, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorous, manganese, choline, vitamin B2, potassium, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B3. Not to mention being packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants and plenty of gut health-promoting fiber!
Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli cauliflower florets and cubed stems
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- In a casserole dish, toss the broccoli florets and stems with the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and salt.
- Roast for 25 minutes or more, until the broccoli is fully cooked, (it depends on how big your florets and how soft you like them), stirring once half-way through cooking.
- Remove from the oven and toss with the fresh parsley.
- Optional: for a little extra zing, reserve the juice from the lemon and squeeze over the broccoli right before serving.
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