Roasting broccoli is a wonderful change from steaming or stir-frying, bringing out a sweetness and complexity you might not have known was there. A simple finish of bright lemon and salty cheese adds a burst of freshness and flavor.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

hands-on:
15 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 425°. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil. Add broccoli and olive oil to the pan; toss to coat, arranging larger pieces near the edges of pan. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes. Turn and roast until broccoli is just tender and nicely charred, about 10 minutes more.

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  • Zest the whole lemon over the broccoli, then squeeze juice from half of the lemon over the broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

197 calories; fat 16g; cholesterol 7mg; saturated fat 3g; carbohydrates 10g; mono fat 10g; poly fat 2g; insoluble fiber 4g; sugars 3g; protein 6g; vitamin a 914.1IU; vitamin c 129.9mg; thiamin 0.1mg; riboflavin 0.2mg; niacin equivalents 0.9mg; vitamin b6 0.3mg; folate 91.1mcg; vitamin b12 0.1mcg; sodium 359mg; potassium 463mg; calcium 144mg; iron 1.2mg.
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