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Lemony Roasted Broccoli with Toasted Pine Nuts

Broccoli becomes crispy when it is roasted. Before going in the oven, the florets in this recipe are flavored with olive oil and lemon to give them a tangy, heavenly kick. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a touch of spice.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 80
  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Sodium: 24mg
  • Carbohydrate: 5.5g
  • Fiber: 2.4g
  • Sugar: 1.3g
  • Added Sugar: 0g
  • Protein: 3g

Ingredients

2 heads broccoli, chopped into florets

1 lemon

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 385°F.
  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread out broccoli florets and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 2 halves of a lemon. Roast for 25 minutes.
  3. While broccoli is roasting, turn a saucepan to low heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until it is fragrant.
  5. Add pine nuts. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until they start to turn slightly golden brown. Remove from heat.
  6. In a large bowl, mix broccoli with garlic and pine nuts. Squeeze lemon juice and combine well.
  7. Top with lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe courtesy of Emilia Petrucci and Oldways. Media: contact us for permission to reprint and for a hi-res image.

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