Roasted Broccoli with Almond Parsley Pesto
Roasting, as opposed to steaming, deepens the flavor and color of broccoli, and makes it a nice change from bright, light steamed broccoli. It's delicious with this hearty, unusual pesto.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Cut broccoli florets in half through the stem so they'll lie flat while roasting for nice, even browning. Divide broccoli between 2 large rimmed baking sheets.
Step 2
2
Drizzle 1/4 cup oil over broccoli, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and turn until well coated.
Step 3
3
Roast, switching pan positions and turning broccoli with tongs halfway through cooking, until tender-crisp and beginning to brown on the bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with oil.
Step 4
4
To serve, spread a layer of pesto on a platter. In a bowl, gently toss broccoli with more pesto and arrange on platter.
Ingredients
2 pounds broccoli florets
About 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups Almond Parsley Pesto
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Cut broccoli florets in half through the stem so they'll lie flat while roasting for nice, even browning. Divide broccoli between 2 large rimmed baking sheets.
Step 2
2
Drizzle 1/4 cup oil over broccoli, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and turn until well coated.
Step 3
3
Roast, switching pan positions and turning broccoli with tongs halfway through cooking, until tender-crisp and beginning to brown on the bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with oil.
Step 4
4
To serve, spread a layer of pesto on a platter. In a bowl, gently toss broccoli with more pesto and arrange on platter.
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