Mean Chef's Roasted Broccoli With Lemon Garlic Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts

By broots

Ingredients

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

Details

Adapted from familyoven.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.
Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.
Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.
Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.