Yes, it's true. I have an addiction-broccoli. I'm not just talkin about any ol' broccoli either. I'm talking about roasted broccoli. Yes, I said roasted. I know you probably think I'm crazy but you have to try it before you write me off on this one. I love this broccoli so much that if I had time to paint all of the things I love, a picture of roasted broccoli would be on the top of that list. Now let me tell you having a love addiction to broccoli has it's advantages and it's disadvantages. First off it's a low calorie snack-or if you're like me a low calorie meal. Secondly, it's so easy to make. It taste absolutely wonderful and your kids will love it. The down fall; well it will probably give you gas. :)
Fiber is good for the soul though so eat up!!
Let me share this recipe I use and then make a batch of your own and tell me how it turned out!
Here's what ya need:
Broccoli
olive oil
minced garlic
salt and pepper
lemon juice
fresh or grated parmesan cheese
First off preheat the oven to 450
Cut up a crown or two (or four! ) into medium size florets
I like to then grab a plastic grocery bag and toss the broccoli with 2 tbls of olive oil and a tablespoon or so of minced garlic.
lay the broccoli out on a cookie sheet and add (sea) salt and pepper to your liking
roast in the oven for 20-25 min. Set the timer-timing is important!
pull out of the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice and grated parmesan cheese. Fresh cheese is good but the dry parmesan is just as good. If you use fresh parmesan cheese set it back in the oven for 1-2 min so the cheese melts on top of the broccoli.
Timing is the key here! You want your broccoli to be crunch on the ends but soft all the way through the stalk. If you leave it in for too long you will burn it. I usually start watching it about 20 min in and sometime I've left it in for up to 30 min depending on how much broccoli I've used.
I promise you if you don't love broccoli after this, well you can slap me 50 times with a wet paint brush!
