How to Roast Broccoli

My husband and I have very different palettes when it comes to vegetables.  He tends to like his vegetables overdone and mushy, where I like for them to be al dente and still have a little bite to them.  But recently we were invited to my friend Catherine's house where she introduced us to Roasted Broccoli.  

John and I BOTH loved it and roasting is now our favorite way to eat it.  Magical things happen in the oven that totally transform the flavor of one of American's favorite veggies, and I can't wait to share with you how easy it is to make!

Let's Get Started....

How to Roast Broccoli:
*Prep Time:  7 min.  *Cook Time:  15-20 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings:  4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of Fresh Broccoli
• 2-3 tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Cloves of Garlic
• Salt and Pepper to taste

To begin you will need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

Next you will need to trim the florets from the stems.

Place the florets on a baking sheet.

Then drizzle the olive oil over the broccoli.

Season with a little salt and ...

Pepper.

Then, using a micorplane, you will grate the garlic over the garlic.

Using your hands (because they are the best tools that you have) and give everything a nice toss until all of the broccoli is coated with seasoning and oil.

Place in the preheated oven and cook for 15-20 minutes.

This is what it will look like when you take it out of the oven.

I adore Roasted Broccoli.  As it is cooking in the oven the flavors are really enhanced and it is out-of-this-world.  You can top this with a little freshly grated Parmesan and WOW!  I know you are going to love it so get in the kitchen and give this Roasted Broccoli a try TONIGHT!

And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~