Quick, Healthy Vegetable Recipe – Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli & Tomatoes This dish of roasted broccoli and tomatoes are tossed with bright Mediterranean ingredients just before serving. Ingredients • 12 ounces broccoli crowns, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets (about 4 cups) • 1 cup grape tomatoes • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 10 pitted black olives, sliced • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed (optional) Preparation 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. Nutrition Per serving: 76 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 264 mg sodium; 328 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (130% daily value), Vitamin A (50% dv), Folate (15% dv). Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2 Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:27:24 +0000
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