Side Dishes : Vegetables Last Updated: Jul 28th, 2009 - 17:28:31 Easy Roasted Broccoli By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 4 servings 1 pound frozen broccoli florets or cut fresh broccoli 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder scant 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper scant 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. 2. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray, and add the broccoli. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to mix. 3. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes (10 minutes if using fresh broccoli). Remove the foil, stir, and cook for about 15 minutes more (10 minutes if using fresh broccoli), stirring every 5 minutes until tender and beginning to brown. 4. Serve hot, topping each serving with some Parmesan cheese if desired. Nutritional Facts (per serving) Calories: 60      Carbohydrates: 6 g      Fiber: 3.4 g      Fat: 3.7 g      Sat. fat: 0.5 g      Cholesterol: 0 mg      Protein: 3 g      Sodium: 144 mg      Calcium: 64 mg     Potassium: 244 mg GI rating: low Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page