Broccoli The Best Of Your Life

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This recipe i believe originated with the barefoot contessa, so we have to continue to give her the credit. i've roasted lots of different veggies but never broccoli----this is the only way i will prepare it from now on. it is just that good! the quantity is flexible, just adjust the ingredients to match the amount of broccoli you're roasting.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425.

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Spread broccoli on a cookie sheet or i prefer a jelly roll pan.

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Toss with olive oil , garlic & s&p.

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Roast for 20 to 25 minutes , i tossed once , until crisp tender and the.

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While the broccoli is roasting toast the pine nuts and zest the lemon.

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Now comes the yummy part ! remove the broccoli from oven and toss with the lemon zest and squeeze the lemon juice over it.

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You can add a little more evoo at this time if necessary.

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Toss broccoli with the pine nuts and parmesan cheese.

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I even love it cold !.

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Ingredients

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broccoli florets, olive oil, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic cloves, lemon, pine nuts, parmesan cheese