Roasted Broccoli

SERVING SIZE:

serves 4-6 as a side

INGREDIENTS:

2 heads of broccoli

3 tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided use

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

The secret to roasting broccoli is to keep the stem attached. The stem is the sweetest part of the vegetable and helps the broccoli roast evenly so the tops don’t end up too crispy. This roasted broccoli is a perfect side, but if you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, toss the roasted broccoli with cooked fettucini and top with parmigiano.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut broccoli into small florets, keeping the stems attached. Place broccoli in a large bowl and toss with olive oil. Spread broccoli in a single layer on a cookie sheet or two. Make sure they are not too crowded or the pieces will steam and not brown. Roast for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss red onion with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Remove the broccoli from the oven, toss with a spatula and add red onion. Roast for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the broccoli begins to turn brown around the edges, and onions soften. Serve as a side dish or toss with pasta for a hearty vegetarian meal!

Shared from: Recipe and photos courtesy of Ilana Freddye