Broccoli Over Chips, Please

That is what my daughter says to me now.  She is seven and she has decided that the ONLY vegetable she likes is brocolli.  So I am going to milk that for all it is worth.  

She doesn't care how we have it: hot, cold, steamed, sauteed, roasted, covered in cheese.  As long as it is brocolli she is a happy camper.  But to turn it into a snack food that is chip worthy, I took inspiration from some friends.

Confessions of a Food Nerd Roasted Broccoli

1 lb fresh broccoli florettes (or frozen brocolli florettes, thawed)

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp grated parmesan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  

In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.  Spread broccoli on to a cookie sheet.  Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Stir broccoli.  Bake for another 5 minutes or until parmesan has crisped and broccoli has started to carmelize (get brown in places). Serve.