Roasted Broccoli with Lemon

From EatingWell: Winter 2004, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook — Subscribe Now!

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.

4 servings, 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°F.
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

Per serving: 54 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 165 mg sodium; 240 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (120% daily value), Vitamin A (45% dv).

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat