Roasted Broccoli W Lemon Garlic & Toasted Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli floret
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.
6. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.
7. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.
8. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.

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