Lemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli

Name: Lemon Pepper Roasted 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

Fresh green broccoli turns tangy and tasty when roasted with lemon juice and pepper. A sprinkle of almonds adds crunch. —Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina

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

Directions

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.
2. Roast 10-15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with almonds, lemon zest and remaining pepper; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 84 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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