I rarely feature broccoli on the blog, because, well... it's broccoli. Boring. Filled with vitamins, but sort of boring. So I decided to jazz it up a bit. Roasting brings out the natural flavor and sweetness. Tossed with tangy lemon and crunch walnuts, it is far from boring. Walnuts add healthy omega-3's B vitamins, and protein. Also, recent research suggests eating walnuts can help improve memory and cognitive function.
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes
Ingredients:
1lb of broccoli, washed and cut info florets
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 lemon, cut into chunks
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a roasting pan, toss broccoli, olive oil and garlic, until coated
3. Add lemon juice, lemon wedges and walnuts
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Roast, uncovered for 20 minutes, until broccoli is crisp and browned.
This was SO good! I made it last night & my husband & I both loved it. This is going in to my regular rotation.
ReplyDeleteYay! I am so happy you enjoyed it. This is a regular staple in my house as it's a tasty way to eat some healthy veggies.
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