Roasting broccoli at a high temperature results in a delicious side dish of one of
the healthiest foods in existence. Broccoli is available throughout the year, but if you get
a chance, get it in season from your local farmers' market.
Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head broccoli , broken into approximately 1-inch florets
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 4 cloves garlic , roasted
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • Directions
    Heat the oven to broil.

    Coat the broccoli with cooking spray and place on a sheet pan. Cook in the oven for 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Toss the broccoli with the garlic, salt and balsamic vinegar. Serve.

    Recipes from The Best Life Diet Cookbook by Bob Greene, published by Simon & Schuster, © 2009. Used by permission.
    Nutritional Information
    Per serving, about: calories: 51; protein: 3 g; carbohydrate: 10 g; dietary fiber: 3 g; sugars: 3 g; total fat: 0 g; saturated fat: 0 g; cholesterol: 0 mg; calcium: 61 mg; sodium: 113 mg
    Published 01/12/2009

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