Crunchy, Caramelized, Delicious, Sexy Broccoli

The title speaks for itself. This is NEW and IMPROVED broccoli. The slightly sexy, deeply interesting way to cook this green powerhouse of nutrition. Ready to dive in?

 Course Side Dish

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 25 minutes

 Total Time 35 minutes

• 6 cups fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 3-4 tbsp Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

   Line a large, rimmed baking dish with parchment paper
2. To prepare broccoli. Cut into florets, keeping no more than about 1/2-3/4 inch of rabe. 
   
3. In a large bowl, place broccoli, minced garlic, avocado oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients and coat the broccoli.
4. Spread out on a baking sheet, keeping broccoli in a single layer.
   
5. Bake for 12 minutes. Using tongs, gently turn over broccoli. Cook for another 12-15 minutes until broccoli is caramelized and crunchy.
   
6. Once cooked, add broccoli to serving bowl and gently mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and cheese. Serve immediately!
   

Some notes:

When a recipe calls for such few ingredients, quality matters. Make sure you are using a quality olive oil and Parmesan Reggiano cheese. If you don’t have a zester, consider getting one – great to use for all kinds of recipes from baking to salad dressings.

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