Name: Lemon-Pepper Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
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 zest

Discover a healthy new side dish with our lemon-pepper broccoli recipe. Fresh broccoli florets seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil and a touch of pepper pair well with everything.

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 zest

Instructions

1 Prep the broccoli

2 Preheat the oven to 450°F. Chop the broccoli florets into equal-sized chunks, then place them in a large bowl.

3 Make the marinade

4 Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper until everything is well blended. Drizzle the sauce over the broccoli, tossing to coat.

5 Roast the broccoli

6 Transfer the broccoli to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Roast it in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until it's fork tender.

7 Garnish and serve

8 Remove the broccoli from the oven, and transfer it to a serving dish. Add the chopped almonds, lemon zest and remaining 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, then give it a good toss to combine before serving the dish warm.