Sides
Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Spreading the broccoli florets in a single layer with space between each piece is what lets hot air circulate and brown the edges, since overcrowding the pan traps steam and leaves the broccoli soft and pale instead of crisp.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, for serving
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Spread the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet, leaving space between each piece — this spacing is what lets hot air circulate freely around the broccoli and brown its edges; a crowded pan traps steam between the pieces, which leaves the broccoli soft and pale instead of properly roasted and crisp.
- 4
Roast 18-22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are deeply golden and slightly charred.
- 5
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top just before serving.