PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLI

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Sure, it's simple and healthy but, oh, is this roasted broccoli delicious. Cutting the stalks into tall "trees" turns an ordinary veggie into a standout side dish. -Holly Sander, Lake Mary, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 small broccoli crowns (about 8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut broccoli crowns into quarters from top to bottom. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Place in a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. pan., Roast until crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic; roast 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese; roast until cheese is melted and stalks of broccoli are tender, 2-4 minutes more. Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges