Blasted broccoli
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Pile the florets in the center of a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil and toss to coat. Spread the florets into a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove the pan from the oven, drizzle the oil mixture over the broccoli, and stir to coat.
- Continue roasting until the stems are crisp-tender and the tips are lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Squeeze the lemon over the broccoli and serve hot.
- Variation: Sprinkle the broccoli with 1⁄2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese or other hard grating cheese when you add the oil and crushed pepper mixture.