Roasted Broccolini with Pecans and Lemon: A Delightful Side Dish
A simple and delicious side dish featuring the vibrant flavors of roasted broccolini, toasted pecans, and a hint of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccolini
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss the broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the pecans around the broccolini.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice and zest.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Try adding garlic for extra flavor.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Broccolini, Side Dish, Pecans, Lemon