Heart-Healthy Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Garlic isn’t just a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes—it’s also packed with heart-healthy benefits! Known for its ability to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, garlic is a small but mighty ingredient worth celebrating. In honor of Garlic Day, enjoy this easy and enticing garlic-roasted broccoli—a delicious way to bring both flavor and nutrition to your plate!
Grab your sheet pan and serve up this easy and enticing garlic roasted broccoli. This heart-healthy recipe is equipped with crisp-tender broccoli, crushed red pepper, and pine nuts for a wonderful pop of buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted and for garnish
How to Make Garlic Roasted Broccoli
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste. Arrange the broccoli on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Serve warm, garnished with toasted pine nuts, if desired.
