Broccoli Bang Bang

Broccoli Bang Bang

Makes: 3 servings
Each serving contains: 0 proteins, 0 carbohydrates, 2 vegetables, 1 fat

Ingredients:

• 6 cups broccoli crowns, halved
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• 1 oz raw almonds, sliced or chopped
• 1 tsp fresh lemon Juice
• 3 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Zest from half a lemon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 450° and line a baking sheet with tin foil.
• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add broccoli and toss to coat thoroughly. Arrange broccoli on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
• Roast broccoli 10-12 minutes, or until broccoli stalks are just barely browned. Remove from oven. Flip broccoli and sprinkle almond slices over top. Roast for an additional 8 minutes, or until broccoli is fork-tender.
• Remove from oven and lay broccoli on a platter. Top with lemon juice, lemon zest and cheese.
• Divide into 3 equal servings.