How to Oven-Roast Broccoli

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Broccoli, cut into pieces
• Garlic, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the broccoli

1. Heat oven to 475 degrees F.

2. Mix all of your ingredients together in a bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes--less or more is ok, depending on how much time you have for preparation.

3. Place oiled, seasoned broccoli in a single layer in a very shallow pan (like a cookie sheet).

4. Bake in hot oven for 5 minutes, stir and return to oven.

5. Repeat Step Four until broccoli reaches desired doneness. It should be brown and crispy around the edges.

Tips & Warnings

• Fresh broccoli works better than frozen for this dish and fresh garlic is better than powder.
• The amount of oil is one of the critical factors in success—enough to coat thoroughly, not enough to soak.
• You can substitute or add cauliflower in this recipe.
• This same recipe also can be used with root vegetables. I like a mix of potatoes, carrots, onions, even turnips and rutabagas.
• If the sides of your baking pan are too high, the broccoli will just steam and not get crispy.