Roasted Broccoli with Manchego

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Everyday Food, October 2006

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

2PoundBroccoli Crowns
4CloveGarlic (peeled and smashed)
2TablespoonOlive Oil
1⁄4TeaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
1⁄2 Lemon (juiced)
1⁄3CupManchego Cheese (finely grated)
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim 1 inch from end of broccoli stalks. Cut off florets, and separate into large pieces. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel the outer layer of stalks; thinly slice crosswise.
2.Divide broccoli (both stalks and florets), garlic, oil, and red-pepper flakes between two large rimmed baking sheets; season with salt and pepper. Roast until broccoli is crisp-tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating sheets from top to bottom and tossing broccoli once halfway through.
3.Remove from oven. Sprinkle broccoli with lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve topped with Manchego.