Roasted Broccoli with Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli, about 1 pounds, cut into bite sized flowerets
• 3 T extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh garlic cloves
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 450F/230C.
2. Trim the garlic cloves, then cut them in half, or into thirds if they are on the large side.
3. Cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces.
4. In a bowl, toss the broccoli with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and fresh-ground black pepper. Spread the broccoli and garlic across a baking sheet, doing your best to keep everything in a single layer.
5. Roast until the broccoli turns bright green and the edges begin to take on a little color, about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the garlic, because if it browns too much, it will taste bitter.
6. Serve hot.