This recipe is a take off of the classic Roasted Vegetables, adapted and matured for Lemon Christmas.
Lemon Christmas was a creation of my Aunt Connie and I for this year's Christmas dinner. What started as the story of Domathes being passed down through the generations of my neighborhood became a dinner of Domathes with Lemon Sauce, Lemon Chicken, Lemon Roasted Broccoli, Lemon Risotto, and Limoncello Cookies!
The Recipe: Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Fresh cut Broccoli florets (as much as you would like to make, we had about 2 cups)
- about 3 tbsp Olive oil with Lemon (Trader Joe's)
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- Lemon Zest, to taste (about 1 tbsp)
The Process:
- Set broiler to high, or bake to 350 degrees F (176.6 degrees C)
- Spread broccoli out on a pan.
- Pour Olive Oil over broccoli.
- Sprinkle Salt and Pepper over broccoli.
- Use a spatula to "mix" broccoli, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for about 5 minutes, or until browned.
- Enjoy!
The Calories:
Broccoli: 62 calories
Olive Oil: 357 calories
Salt/Pepper: 0 calories
Lemon Zest: 0 calories
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TOTAL: 419 calories
Never feel guilty for roasting vegetables. This is a large portion of broccoli meant to be shared as a side dish. It's not advisable to eat broccoli and only broccoli (especially this much) as a meal, as it can have some nasty stomach effects in large quantities).
What went right:
Everything! These were quite delicious and a lovely complement to the rest of dinner. The Olive Oil with Lemon is fantastic and should be in every kitchen. It gave the broccoli a nice lemon taste without being overpowering. Love.
What went wrong:
It's too good. If you have a child who doesn't like broccoli, make it like this and they'll love it!
What I would do next time:
If I were trying to eat it by myself rather than with family as part of a separate meal, I would combine it with other vegetables as we've done in the past.
Would I make this in college:
5 minute prep time, 5 minute cook time? Of course!
Overall, a lovely addition to Lemon Christmas :)
