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Not Your Mama's Broccoli - 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

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Fresh broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, mined
  • 3-4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbls Lemon zest
  • 1/2 Lemon, juiced
  • 3-4 tbsp Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

  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, olive oil, salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients and coat the broccoli.

  4. Spread out on to cookie, 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!