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Crack Broccoli

So if you need a way to get your children (or yourself) to eat more veggies, this will do the trick! This recipe for crack broccoli couldn't be easier or tastier to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads of broccoli chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 large pinch dried red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated aged parmeseano reggiano cheese
  • zest of half a lemon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pressed garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Add the broccoli and toss gently until evenly coated. Arrange the broccoli, on the lined sheet pan, setting them apart slightly. Sprinkle with salt.
  3. Roast the broccoli for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, flip the broccoli, and roast for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is evenly caramelized and fork tender.
  4. Transfer the broccoli to a platter, toss gently with the lemonzest and top with the grated parmeseano reggiano cheese.