ROAST BROCCOLI WITH LEMON & PINE NUTS

ROAST BROCCOLI WITH LEMON & PINE NUTS
By: Lorena Uriarte

This dish elevates humble broccoli to a delicious zesty dish.


Serves: 6
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Equipment:
Chopping board, sharp knife, large bowl, large shallow baking tray, lemon zester
Oven 180C

Ingredients:
2 large heads of broccoli (c. 700gms)
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
Salt and Pepper
¼ cup pine nuts
1 lemon
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Directions:
1. Cut the broccoli into medium size florets
2. In a large bowl toss broccoli, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts
3. Spread evenly on baking tray and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper
4. Roast for 20 minutes till stems are tender
5. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice.


The cooked broccoli is great tossed through penne pasta.

Variations
Broccolini or cauliflower can also be cooked this way.