ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Don’t you love how a little lemon can transform the flavors of so many different foods? It’s such a simple ingredient and it really brightens everything up. Lemon is a game-changer for broccoli, so I wanted to share this Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic with you.

The recipe is so easy and very healthy. And, as swimsuit season approaches, I’m all over it. I hope you give it a try and let me know what you think!

You should also check out my Honey Roasted Carrots.

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ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Ingredients

• 1-2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
• 2-3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3-4 lemon slices
• 1/2 of one lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, add the florets, extra virgin olive oil, pepper, lemon zest and minced garlic.
3. Toss to combine.
4. Spread the broccoli out on a baking sheet along with lemon slices.
5. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until the florets are tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Remove and transfer to a serving platter.
7. Squeeze lemon juice over the broccoli, to taste.

All images © Regan Baroni 2015.