Roasted Broccoli W Lemon Garlic & Toasted Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli floret
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.

7. 7

   Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.

8. 8

   Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.