Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Basil Dressing

This is a Fully Functional® anti-inflammatory powerhouse side. Boost your broccoli with basil! One of the keys to healthy eating is to keep things flavorful. This light and fragrant lemon-basil vinaigrette elevates the broccoli with delicious flavor. Perfect for summer!

Roasting the broccoli also creates a natural caramelization that accentuates all the fresh flavors.

Pair with our Moroccan Chicken With Chickpeas.

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Basil Dressing

One of the keys to healthy eating is to keep things flavorful. This light and fragrant lemon-basil vinaigrette elevates the broccoli with delicious flavor. Perfect for summer!

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Prep Time
10 mins

Cook Time
20 mins

Total Time
30 min

Course
Side Dish

Cuisine
American

Servings
4

Ingredients

Broccoli

• 2 heads broccoli chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt to taste
• Ground pepper to taste

Lemon-Basil Dressing

• 4 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salts
• Ground pepper to taste

Instructions

BROCCOLI

1. Preheat your oven at 350°F.
2. Add chopped broccoli to a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly massage the broccoli with olive oil. Add sea salt and pepper.
3. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and give it a good stir. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon basil dressing.

LEMON BASIL DRESSING

1. Add salad dressing ingredients to a glass jar with a lid for easy storage (Mason jars work well). Close the jar and shake vigorously until well mixed.
2. Enjoy!

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