Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

It doesn’t come much simpler than this: broccoli tossed with olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper and roasted until that telltale caramelized crust forms. Nothing fancy – just the fresh taste of the vegetable, with a bit of its natural sweetness brought out to the forefront. Everyone needs an easy vegetable side dish recipe like this in their arsenal to serve alongside roasted chicken, pasta, steak – or even just a plate of it all on its own.

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon
Adapted from the back of the Birds Eye Broccoli Florets package

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 14 oz. bag fresh broccoli florets

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine oil, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Whisk until salt has dissolved. Add broccoli florets and stir until thoroughly coated with oil mixture. Pour out onto large rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until broccoli is cooked and edges are slightly browned. Serve immediately.

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10 Comments

  1. Esi wrote:

    I love roasted broccoli and roasted cauliflower. Kind of addictive actually.
    .-= Esi´s last blog ..Cafe Crepe =-.

    Posted 9.25.09 Reply
  2. Karly wrote:

    Mm, I love this with a bit of lemon juice squeezed over it after it finishes roasting. Delicious!
    .-= Karly´s last blog ..Banana Bread Cookies =-.

    Posted 9.26.09 Reply
  3. Tracy wrote:

    I love to make this with just a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. It’s so good with some risotto.

    Posted 9.26.09 Reply
  4. Angela wrote:

    Oooo!! I’m going to try this for dinner!! I’ve been looking for a new broccoli recipe! What a great gluten free dish 🙂

    Posted 9.26.09 Reply
  5. Melinda wrote:

    I cooked this the other night and my 5 year old son actually wolfed it down and said how much he liked this broccoli. Winner!!!!!

    Posted 10.6.09 Reply
    • Kathy wrote:

      That’s awesome!

      Posted 10.6.09 Reply
  6. Tyler wrote:

    Yum! We made this tonight and will definitely make it again.

    Posted 11.8.09 Reply
    • Kathy wrote:

      Excellent! It’s a great way to enjoy broccoli – so glad you guys liked it!

      Posted 11.8.09 Reply
  7. erica wrote:

    wow…i love broccoli, I’d love to try this recipe.Thanks! =)

    Posted 5.12.10 Reply