Name: Roasted Broccoli with Apricots and Pecans
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli (cut into bite-size florets); 2 Tbs. olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 Tbs. red pepper flakes (opt.); 12 dried apricots (cut in half); 1/3 cup pecans or pine nuts; Serve with crumbled feta cheese and lemon wedge (if desired.)

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Roasted Broccoli with Apricots and Pecans

Such an easy and colorful dish that you can make ahead as a side dish for a casual or elegant meal.

Cuisine Vegetable

Ingredients

1 large head broccoli cut into bite-size florets
2 Tbs. olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 Tbs. red pepper flakes opt.
12 dried apricots cut in half
1/3 cup pecans or pine nuts
Serve with crumbled feta cheese and lemon wedge if desired.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put broccoli florets in bowl and massage with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
Place broccoli in a single layer on baking tray lined with parchment (or foil) and roast for 30 minutes or until golden and crispy at the edges.
Remove and add apricots and nuts. Serve with crumbled feta cheese sprinkle over broccoli and a lemon wedge, if desired.