Oven Roasted Broccoli
Roasting broccoli in the oven with olive oil and sea salt crisps the edges of the florets and gives the broccoli a delicious roasted flavor.
Equipment
- baking dish or sheet
Ingredients
- 4 c broccoli florets
- hearty drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 pinches sea salt to taste (or approx 1/16 tsp)
- 1-2 dashes white pepper or black pepper to taste (or approx 1/16th tsp)
Optional Flavor Adds
- 1-2 cloves minced garlic add in before roasting
- 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes add in before roasting
- squeeze fresh lemon juice add in AFTER roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut up your fresh broccoli into bite-sized florets. Rinse them, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place the florets in a baking dish or on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper (white pepper or black pepper). Mix together well. (Add in any flavor add-ins at this time).
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges of the broccoli florets begin to brown and crisp.
- Serve as a side dish or even as a snack all on its own. Enjoy!