Roasted broccoli (particularly with garlic) might be my all-time favourite method to make broccoli. Nevertheless, this Baked Broccoli Casserole, this Garlic Roasted Broccoli Rice and these Roasted Broccoli Tots are additionally to-die-for!
I’m a giant fan of roasting veggies, particularly within the fall. The mix of warmth and correct floor space on the pan can flip any vegetable right into a savory aspect dish very quickly. At a excessive warmth, the sugars within the vegetable caramelize. When unfold out over the pan in a fair layer, the broccoli is ready to brown correctly.
This mixture makes for a heat, tasty crowd-pleaser. I imply, garlic all the time helps too.
The measurements for this recipe are actually extra of a suggestion. You’ll be able to add kind of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt or pepper. Often I additionally like so as to add some crimson pepper flakes about midway via the roasting course of for extra warmth.
Now, this recipe may be very straightforward to place collectively. Whereas preheating the oven to 400 levels, I lower the broccoli into bite-size florets and rinse them off. Be sure that to dry the florets completely in order that they roast higher within the oven. Then, in a big bowl, toss collectively the broccoli, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Unfold out evenly in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast for about quarter-hour till crispy and tender, till the sides start to brown. About midway via, flip the broccoli and add the crimson pepper flakes, if utilizing. After it’s completed roasting, drizzle the lemon juice over the broccoli and serve.
In addition to tasting scrumptious paired with garlic on this recipe, broccoli – you will have heard – is tremendous. A brilliant meals. It’s acquired Vitamin C, it helps your physique battle most cancers, it helps with bone well being, and it boosts your immune system. All from one vegetable. There isn’t a lot it doesn’t do.
Oh sure, I used to be a kind of children who would quite sit for an hour on the dinner desk quite than end my broccoli. However no extra. I’m unsure I will likely be making broccoli every other means for awhile. Be forewarned that this broccoli makes an addictive, delectable aspect dish.
