My new favorite way to eat broccoli
Ingredients
- Broccoli25 oz
- Extra virgin olive oil1 ½ tbsp
- Garlic · grated minced1–2
- Lemon · zested juiced1
- Parmesan cheese · finely grated1 ½ oz
- Chili flake · flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into florets of similar size, and slice the stem into rounds.
- Boil the broccoli in a large pot of salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, until fork-tender but not soft.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- While the broccoli cooks, mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Drain the broccoli and rinse under cold water or plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Pat the florets dry and spread them on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between them.
- Press each floret gently with a glass to flatten it, keeping it intact.
- Brush the marinade over all the florets and stems.
- Sprinkle with the grated parmesan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and sizzling.
Summarized from Cooking With Ayeh's video. Watch it for the details.
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