1 to 11⁄2 pounds broccoli crowns, cut into 2-inch florets;
3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided;
1 teaspoon kosher salt;
1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper;
Generous pinch of crushed red pepper flakes;
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1⁄4 cup).
How to make
Blasted broccoli
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.