Simply roasted broccoli is delicious and easy to prepare. This recipe adds a creamy, cheesy glaze to caramelized, crisp-tender florets and sweet stems, elevating this common vegetable to rockstar status. This dish pairs well with both fish and chicken and has been a welcomed side dish on our Thanksgiving table for years. Mayonnaise is a fine substitute for Mindful Mayo.
Cut broccoli florets to a matching size (about 1/3-inch thick) to ensure even cooking, and do not discard the stems—peel and slice them to add a depth of texture and sweetness to the dish.
For the crispiest, most tender florets, be sure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing it in the mayo mixture. Thanksgiving Day, when so many pans are on the fire, and no one has time for vegetables to dry, put the broccoli in the oven for a few minutes before seasoning—it dries the broccoli quickly, ensuring the mayo mixture will coat the broccoli evenly. Be sure to spread your florets in an even layer on the baking sheet, with a little space between each one. If preparing for the holidays, and you do not have room for two baking sheets in the oven, roast the broccoli in batches.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 8-10