Roasted Broccoli with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 lb. broccoli
• 3 * 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/4 * 1/4 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
• 2 * 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 1 * 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• * Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400°F. Cut the broccoli into 1-inch florets.

In a large baking pan, toss the broccoli with 2 Tbs. of the olive oil and the salt until well coated. Spread in a single layer. Roast, stirring frequently, until browned and tender, 18 to 25 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil. Add the warm broccoli and pine nuts and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.