Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts

Side Dish

Serves 4

Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients:

1 pound broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts

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Method:

Preheat oven to 500˚F.
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.
Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top and serve.