I wasn't really sure what to title this recipe. When I found it, it was called The Best Broccoli of Your Life, which was appropriate. I considered Broccoli to Make People Beg, or Everybody's New Favorite Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish, or Snack. But those are rather long and complicated. So I'm going with the subtle, understated, boringly descriptive Roasted Broccoli. This broccoli is amazing. It could be a meal all by itself. It should be. It's that good. Oh and also it's super easy.Ingredients:
- Two large heads of broccoli
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 lemon
- Parmesan cheese
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Either don't wash them at all (on the theory that half an hour in a hot oven will kill all the germs) or dry them obsessively after you do wash them. They need to be dry.
Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and throw down the broccoli. Toss it with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and the garlic. Bake for 20-25 minutes. The tips of some of the broccoli should just be starting to brown.
You're not done yet. Here comes the fun part. Dump the broccoli into a pretty serving bowl and zest the lemon into it. Then squeeze out the lemon juice. Then add another tablespoon olive oil. Then add the parmesan cheese, freshly grated or from a can.
Stir well. Be prepared to hand over the recipe.
