Broccoli and Cashew Crunch

Sick of steamed broccoli? Try roasting it in the oven and adding some nutty zestiness to it for a change. You might just fall in love with folic acid again.

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs fresh broccoli, florets removed and separated

• 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 C salted cashews, lightly chopped

• zest of 1 lemon

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tbls melted butter

• kosher salt

• freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

2. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, cashews, lemon zest, garlic powder and pinch of salt. Set aside.

3. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet.

4. Drizzle with butter and toss. Season with S & P.

5. Roast in the oven until broccoli begins to caramelize. About 20 mins.

6. Remove from oven and toss the broccoli with the cashew mixture.

7. Serve warm.

This dish has a really nice refreshing taste to it that really compliments the nuttiness of the cashews.

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