Yesterday I posted about our yummy lunch - Ranch House Pork Chops.
I wanted something healthy on the side of our pork chops, cheesy mashed potatoes and gravy.
Lots of gravy.
I had seen a recipe claiming to be "The Best Broccoli Of Your Life" on Amateur Gourmet.
With a name like that, how could I not give it a try?!

My older two boys are self proclaimed broccoli HATERS.
They aren't crazy about many veggies, but broccoli is really their least favorite.
I made them a deal though - just try one small piece.  If you don't like it, you don't have to eat any more.




4-5lb fresh broccoli, cut into large florets (dry thoroughly)
5Tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tsps kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
4 garlic cloves - peeled and sliced

1 lemon
1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
3 Tbs toasted pine nuts (I omitted)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Spread cut broccoli onto cookie sheet.  Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Add garlic cloves.  Roast in oven 20-25 minutes, until "crisp-tender" and some of the tips of the florets are browned.

When it's done, remove from oven.  Zest lemon over the broccoli, squeeze the lemon juice over the pan of broccoli.  Add olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.  Toss to mix well.



So the verdict?  My boys asked for more...broccoli.  Seriously.  I had to pick my jaw up off the floor.
I mean, I knew I loved it, but my picky Broccoli Hater Club?  Wow.
The big difference is roasting!  I honestly had never thought to roast broccoli.  Boy were we missing out!  Now I can't wait to try even more combinations of flavors with roasted veggies.