Roasted Broccoli with Orange-Chipotle Butter

By lovemygolden

Here's a high-flavored side dish worthy of the finest dinner menu. Fresh orange flavor and smoky chipotle pepper hit hot roasted broccoli and sizzle with goodness.

Ingredients

• 2 (12-oz.) packages fresh broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Details

Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine broccoli and oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Place broccoli in a single layer on an ungreased jelly-roll pan. Roast at 450° for 15 to 17 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

While broccoli roasts, combine butter and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add roasted broccoli to bowl, and toss to coat. Serve hot.

Christmas with Southern Living June 2007