Healthy Recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli & Tomatoes

Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli & Tomatoes

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each

Total Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Recipe Description:

This dish of roasted broccoli and tomatoes is tossed with bright Mediterranean ingredients just before serving.

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 12 ounces broccoli crowns, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets (about 4 cups)
2. 1 cup grape tomatoes
3. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
6. 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
7. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
8. 10 pitted black olives, sliced
9. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10. 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed (optional)

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Toss broccoli, tomatoes, oil, garlic and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake until the broccoli begins to brown, 10 to 13 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine lemon zest and juice, olives, oregano and capers (if using) in a large bowl. Add the roasted vegetables; stir to combine. Serve warm.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 76 calories; 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 4 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 264 mg sodium; 328 mg potassium

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