Roasted Broccoli W Lemon Garlic & Toasted Pine Nuts

Description: I adopted this recipe when another chef left the site. The text from my original review stated, "I just made this for my lunch. Yum! I had a smaller portion of broccoli, and therefore downsized the recipe. The flavors are awesome together. I used all fresh ingredients (no bottled lemon juice here!). Since I was cooking only for myself, I prepared the lemon garlic butter in a small saute pan and then tossed the broccoli in that pan to coat it. (No need to dirty a serving dish for just me!) I can't wait to prepare this for others. The lemon garlic butter lends this to be a great side for fish...I am thinking grilled salmon would be great." I have since prepared this as a side dish for a multitude of meals. I love the broccoli, lemon, garlic combo.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb broccoli floret
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute.
6. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.
7. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat.
8. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.