Roasted Broccoli With Ginger Recipe

Name: Roasted Broccoli With Ginger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, trimmed, cut into medium-sized spears; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated or finely minced; Kosher salt, to taste; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled, optional

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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As vegetables go, broccoli is a bit of a workhorse. Supermarkets always stock it, picky kids will reliably eat it, and caterers and chefs know the sturdy stalks are crowd-pleasers. Unfortunately, that means it gets a little played out.

Well, it's time to get excited about broccoli again. Not only is this recipe quick and easy, but it's also absolutely delicious. The first time I made it, my kids went bonkers for the stuff, playfully fighting over plate after plate and literally begging for more until they'd devoured a whole crown of broccoli. And all it took to turn it so ridiculously good was olive oil, a little fresh ginger, a pinch of salt, and a quick roast in a hot oven. It's easy enough for a busy weeknight, special enough for company, and tasty enough that you might even win over some broccoli haters. As for the broccoli lovers, you'll just make them very, very happy.

Make It a Meal: For a quick meal on a busy night, take advantage of the preheated oven, and cook our Indian-spiced salmon while the broccoli roasts. Serve with a side of Israeli couscous with dried cranberries and toasted almonds. For dessert, top some vanilla ice cream with sliced bananas, and drizzle with tahini (or, if you're feeling fancy, with tahini caramel sauce).

1 1/2 pounds broccoli, trimmed and cut into medium-sized spears
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (1-inch piece) ginger, peeled and grated or finely minced
Kosher salt, to taste
3 to 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled, optional

Gather the ingredients.
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place broccoli on prepared baking sheet and drizzle evenly with olive oil. Add ginger, a generous pinch of salt, and garlic cloves (if using). With clean hands, toss broccoli until evenly coated with oil and ginger.
Roast broccoli for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until broccoli is tender but still crisp, and beginning to caramelize.
Transfer broccoli to a serving platter. If you roasted some garlic cloves, squeeze them from their skins and dab roasted garlic onto the broccoli. (Or serve the whole cloves alongside the broccoli for anyone who wants to add it to their portion.)

How to Roast Broccoli

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
81	Calories
5g	Fat
8g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 99mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 74mg	368%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 341mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.