Comments on: Definitely Not Boring Broccoli

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:25:18 +0000

Lula – I agree that getting rid of garlic seems like some sort of cooking sin, but that’s what I would recommend doing. I don’t think the garlic roasts long enough to be good enough on it’s own, and it’s really only there to give flavor to the broccoli as it cooks.

I guess you could save the cloves and add them into a sauce or another ditch within the next day or so.

By: Lula

Lula — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:58:39 +0000

Perhaps I’m missing something… what exactly do you do with the garlic? Just throw it on the roasting pan and get rid of it once the broccoli’s done (getting rid of garlic seems so… wrong… to me)? Or do you chop it up and serve it with the broccoli? I’m a little confused on that one.

By: Tere Payne

Tere Payne — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:40:02 +0000

I was cracking up at the text. Guess you had some practice defending vegetables, growing up with Henry!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:17:37 +0000

So simple, yet so pleasurable. I love the addition of pine nuts and lemon.

By: Tigli

Tigli — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:46:47 +0000

I just watched an episode of 30 Minute Meals the other day, and RayRay roasted broccoli with some olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. I tried it and it was amazing! As you mentioned, the little crispy edges are so delicious!
This version looks tasty as well. I love anything with lemon over it. I’ll have to try this next – thanks!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:39:41 +0000

Taryn – I think that Amateur Gourmet originally got this recipe from Barefoot Contessa, so I’m sure that’s what you saw! I think she also uses fresh basil, but I was pretty satisfied with this recipe.

By: Taryn

Taryn — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:24:32 +0000

saw almost this exact recipe on Barefoot Contessa this morning…can’t wait to try it.

By: kmoan

kmoan — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:55:19 +0000

I also love broccoli. When I was poorer, I used to just get a couple of heads and roast them with shaved parmesan on top and eat nothing else — to the detriment of my digestive system. I can’t remember the recipe, but I adapted an America’s Test Kitchen recipe and love it. Even to this day, I have friends who say my broccoli is the only broccoli they eat. Anyhow, you can google the recipe, but they pre-heated the pan to 500 in the oven, wedged the florets, and also added a bit of sugar to help browning/carmelization. Just some ideas for those who love broccoli. Happy eating.

By: Ngoc

Ngoc — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:27:07 +0000

I’ve definitely had a big plate of roasted broccoli for dinner before. Love it! If you ever need ideas of what to have with it, they’re all over my blog. x

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:07:50 +0000

I just tried roasted broccoli a few weeks ago, and I completely agree that it’s the best way to eat it! Not enough people know about it…it’s good to spread the word.