Are you still steaming broccoli or worse yet, boiling it? Steamed broccoli is fine, but why when roasting it is easier, and tastier?
Last night the husband of the infamous Mud Pies for Mommy was in town from Houston, he is probably now questioning his judgment on accepting our dinner invitation. I was not much in the mood for cooking, it happens. We were home late from our evening sports and I wasn’t hungry. When I am not hungry I have a hard time cooking anything. I am funny like that. We had salmon burgers, it was nothing spectacular, but sounded better than what he was served for lunch, yikes!
Texas Care Package
As luck would have it he hand carried a special package all the way from the Texas just for us. Which was a blessing to help us wash down the fancy-schamncy meal 
It is sweet to have people with connections and not much trumps a brewery! It was our second Texas care package in less than a week, we are feeling very privileged to have such AWESOME friends.
Yes, I said that it is easier to roast the broccoli than steam it. No, I am not crazy. Less dishes to wash up too.
Check it out.
Adjust ingredients to your liking. If you fear the little heat of the red pepper or chili flakes, add some fresh thyme or rosemary, or just a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
roasted broccoli
Roasted Broccoli with garlic and chili flakes
make as much or as little as you wish.
- fresh, crisp, bright green broccoli
- 1 clove of garlic, or more
- pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
- pinch or two of coarse sea salt
- drizzle of oil, such as canola or grapeseed
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Break or cut your broccoli apart into bite sized pieces, but not too small. Also cut up the stalks, they are good too, peel them if they are tough. Peel the garlic and slice thin, but not too thin or it will burn before the broccoli is hot.
On a sheet pan toss the broccoli, garlic, red pepper flakes, sea salt. Drizzle with a little oil, just enough to coat very lightly. Toss with your hands in the pan. Throw the pan in the oven for about 10 minutes, until good and hot and the garlic is starting to get some color. Be sure to give the pan a shake every couple minutes. Do not burn the garlic it will taste terrible. The broccoli will still be firm, if you want soft broccoli steam or boil it.
Serve with any protein, toss with pasta, use your imagination.
See, how simple was that?
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Roasted Broccoli
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Ohhhhhh, I’m so trying this!!! Thank you for the how-to!
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I love roasted cauliflower- but have never roasted broccoli! I’m surprised I haven’t done this yet. Great tip!
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A classic flavour combination but I allways like this!
MMMMM,…thanks!
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Will try it too. I make steamed broccoli all too often.
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