yeah, that’s what it said on Pinterest, months ago, when I pinned this recipe. I tried it tonight. It’s fabulous. Steve loved it, too, and he’s been on one of his goofy diets again, so if he eats it, you know it’s weight-friendly.
The author on the blog where this recipe comes from, The Amateur Gourmet, gives credit to the Barefoot Contessa for this recipe, but I couldn’t find it on her site. So I’m giving you the Amateur Gourmet’s instructions…
- 2-3 lbs broccoli, florets only
- 5 tbs olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 4-5 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 1/5 tbs olive oil (yes, more)
- 1/3 c. parmesan cheese, shredded (not the powder stuff)
- 2 tbs fresh basil leaves, julienned
Preheat oven to 425.
Cover a cookie sheet with foil (nonstick would be good). Toss broccoli with oil, spread on pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss in garlic cloves.
Bake 20-25 min, or until crisp-tender and some edges are beginning to brown.
Remove from heat, put in a bowl. Sprinkle with zest, lemon juice, and oil. Toss. Add basil and Parmesan Cheese. Toss again.
Serve, and enjoy the deliciousness.
Oh boy! Does that ever sound good. It’s easy too.
Oh, that does sound good! Thanks for sharing!
We had broccoli last night and it would have tasted much better I’m sure if I had tried this recipe.
Sometimes broccoli is like that. I know just what you mean.
Cheese will make anything taste good.
I very rarely make broccoli. Bailey and I like it, but Jason doesn’t.
Oh I know this would be good!I will do this for sure.