Broccoli is known for its high Vitamin C content, but not everyone knows that it also contains protein. It’s a favorite amongst kids not only because it’s tasty, but also because it’s the “tree” you can eat!

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Roasted Garlic Broccoli

Course

Sides

Life Skills

Cutting, Sprinkling

Keyword

broccoli, garlic

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli cut into florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 lemon
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 sprinkle sesame seeds
• lemon peel for garnish

Course Sides Life Skills Cutting, Sprinkling Keyword broccoli, garlic Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli cut into florets 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1/2 lemon salt & pepper to taste 1 sprinkle sesame seeds lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Toss broccoli florets with the olive oil, garlic, the juice from half a lemon, sesame seeds, and salt and pepper.
3. Place on a baking sheet and put in the oven until tender and slightly crispy at the edges (about 20 minutes).
4. Garnish with twisted lemon peel and serve.

Recipe Notes

Kid Chef Tips: Younger children can measure and add ingredients, toss broccoli, and put it on the pan. Older children can cut broccoli into florets and cut up garlic.