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roasted broccoli
Roasting just might be the BEST way to cook broccoli!
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Prepare Ingredients
Gather Cooking Equipment
Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, whisk together oil, salt, and pepper. Add broccoli to bowl and use your hands to toss until broccoli is evenly coated with oil mixture.
Food for Thought
Parchment Paper Is Your Friend
Lining a rimmed baking sheet with special paper that has been treated so it can go in the oven without burning (called parchment paper) is a good idea when baking anything that might stick—everything from cookies to roasted vegetables. The paper also makes cleanup a snap. When the baking sheet is cool, just remove the parchment and throw it in the trash. In a pinch, you can use foil in place of parchment (it’s better than nothing), but waxed paper is not designed to go into the oven and is not an option.
Roasting Rocks
Roasting might just be the best way to cook vegetables. Roasting is a fancy term for cooking food in a hot oven. The intense heat causes excess moisture to evaporate, leaving a crispy, browned exterior. And all that browning makes food taste better. Roasting is a great way to cook cauliflower, winter squash, carrots, and Brussels sprouts. Cut veggies into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, and then spread out on a rimmed baking sheet. When veggies are lightly browned, they are ready to enjoy.
