Roasted Broccoli

Roasting vegetables to go with a main dish is a super easy way to add a healthy side to any dinner, or to add to some pasta. I love to roast a whole bag of the multi colored carrots, or some onions and butternut squash, or even just throw a bunch of vegetables from the fridge together for a medley. But broccoli is the easiest, and the most frequent one we make. Well, those and Brussels sprouts.

You can always add some more flavor to these with some whole garlic cloves, or a little grated parmesan, or with a little spice like an Elote mix.  It's fun to mix it up.  Enjoy!

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Roasted Broccoli

INGREDIENTS:
1  - 1 1/2 lbs of broccoli crowns/florets, trimmed into 1 inch pieces 
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 cloves of garlic , minced
Optional: juice of 1/2 lemon for serving

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the trimmed broccoli on the parchment paper, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use your hand to mix and make sure the broccoli is all well-coated.
4. Bake in a single layer for 15 minutes. It should be lightly browned when it is done.
5. Add garlic, mix, and roast for 2 more minutes.
6. Remove from oven and drizzle with the lemon juice, and serve.