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Spouse Approved Roasted Balsamic Broccoli

This roasted balsamic broccoli is tangy, with a bite, and a glorious layer of parmesan. It will pique the interest of the pickiest of pallets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Roasted Broccoli

  • 2 heads broccoli cut into med-small florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan

Balsamic Drizzle

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium size bowl, mix broccoli florets with oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast broccoli for 10 minutes.
  • Stir broccoli, then return to oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Mix broccoli, then sprinkle parmesan over the top.
  • Return to oven for a final 10-15 minutes, until the parmesan starts to crisp.
  • Meanwhile, add balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes to a small saucepan and heat it on the stove over medium-low.
  • Allow the balsamic vinegar to reduce to about half of the original volume, turning the heat down as necessary to maintain a light simmer.
  • Mix garlic powder, sugar, and salt into the vinegar reduction.
  • When the broccoli comes out of the oven, drizzle the balsamic reduction evenly over the top and toss lightly to mix.
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