Lemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli Recipe

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets (about 12 cups)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°. Place broccoli in a large bowl. Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended; drizzle over broccoli and toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.

Roast 10-15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with almonds, lemon peel and remaining pepper; toss to combine.
Yield: 8 servings.