Lemon Roasted Broccoli
Servings: 6 servings
I love how fresh and different this Lemon Roasted Broccoli is. Broccoli can so easily be the same ol' boring thing, but not only does this change things up it also brightens up the broccoli.
Ingredients
- 4-5 Cups of Broccoli stalks cut short
- 3 Cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 2 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts toasted
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425
- Toss the broccoli, oil, garlic, salt and pepper on a cookie sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 min.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, and melted butter.
- Remove the broccoli from the oven, and toss with pine nuts, lemon juice mixture, cheese and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Keep left overs refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Roasted Broccoli
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 82
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 100mg4%
Potassium 10mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 149IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.