Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter


1 lb. broccoli florets
2 T olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 T unsalted butter
1 t minced garlic
1/2 t grated lemon zest
1 to 2 T fresh lemon juice
2 T pine nuts toasted

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

In large bowl toss the broccoli with oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast turning once for 12 minutes or until just tender.

Meanwhile in a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat stirring for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.




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