Garlic Roasted Broccoli

This broccoli is garlicky and delicious. When broccoli is roasted the heat concentrates the flavors and caramelizes the natural sugars. That sweetness, mixed with the garlic and crushed red pepper in the recipe makes this a flavorful broccoli dish with a kick. 

4 cups broccoli florets

8 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

Crushed red pepper to taste
Ground tellicherry black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Toss broccoli in a bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and pepper. 

Place on a medium baking sheet covered with parchment paper and roast until the broccoli is tender and a bit darkened on the bottom, 12 or so minutes. The broccoli should have a nice crunch.