Maybe you’ve never considered cooking broccoli this way, but roasting yields surprisingly good results. The heat concentrates the flavors and caramelizes the natural sugars. A touch of olive oil gives it a crispy, delicious finish.

Makes 4 servings, 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

4 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
Lemon wedges

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet (not air-insulated) and roast until the broccoli is tender and blackened on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 54 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 165 mg sodium; 240 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (120% daily value), Vitamin A (45% dv).
0 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Enjoyed making this. I also use fresh garlic.

Anonymous, Dekalb, TX

This is excellent, but I tweaked the recipe a little bit: I mix the oil with the lemon, chili flakes, and a clove of crushed fresh garlic then toss the broccoli in the mixture and roast it as suggested. Last, I usually sprinkle it with toasted sesame seeds right after it comes out of the oven.

Maria, Los Angeles, CA