Garlic Roasted Broccoli

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Bake your broccoli instead of frying it to up the health factor

Delicious side dishes don’t get any simpler than this roasted broccoli

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 broccoli heads, florets only
• 2 tsp. / 10 mL extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp. / 2.5 mL salt
• ½ tsp. / 2.5 mL ground pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp. / 2.5 mL lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C.
2. In a large bowl, toss the florets with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic.
3. Spread the florets evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until they are tender – about 15 minutes.
4. Transfer to a serving platter and finish with a liberal sprinkling of lemon juice.

Calories: 54; Fat 2 g; Protein 3.3 g; Carbohydrate 8 g; Fibre 2.8g

Originally published in Wellness Matters, Canada Wide Media’s quarterly newsletter on health and wellness.