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Crisp, tender, and coated in Parmesan, basil, pine nuts, and lemon\u2014of course Ina Garten\u2019s Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli<\/a> is our most popular broccoli recipe of all time. As is the case with all her dishes, Ina\u2019s broccoli combines sound technique with well-curated ingredients to create a flavor that is excitingly complex, but comfortably familiar.<\/p>\n The technique is a masterclass on roasting vegetables: As the recipe indicates, to properly roast your broccoli (or any vegetable for that matter), it\u2019s essential that your stems and florets are organized into a single layer on a baking sheet. If the broccoli is stacked upon itself, it will steam and never achieve the texture you\u2019re looking for. However, when you do<\/em> organize your broccoli correctly, coat it in oil, and roast it at a high temperature, your broccoli will<\/em> develop a crisp crust reminiscent of a golden French fry or perfectly seared steak.<\/p>\n While boring and broccoli are two words all too familiar with each other, Ina\u2019s broccoli is anything but that. Once properly roasted, you\u2019ll toss the veg in lemon, basil, garlic, and freshly toasted pine nuts\u2014giving the broccoli all the bright and bold flavor it absolutely deserves. Even better, you\u2019ll mix these ingredients right on the sheet pan, meaning you\u2019ll coat the broccoli in all the delicious, crunchy, toasted bits left on the tray and<\/em> avoid using (and washing) extra dishes.<\/p>\n Ever resourceful, Ina\u2019s recipe also reminds you that you should never throw away your broccoli stalks. Afterall, the stalk is half of what you\u2019re paying for\u2014and when prepared well, it can be the sweetest, most tender part of the vegetable. In this case, you\u2019ll peel the stalk, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and roast it alongside the florets.<\/p>\n As always, don\u2019t just take my word for it. While this recipe has accrued many compliments in the comment section and a recurring place in our managing editor\u2019s<\/a> weekly dinner rotation, nothing summarizes its brilliance quite like this \u201cwarning\u201d from community member Olivia<\/a>: \u201cOnly make this if you\u2019re ready to make it all the time for every occasion\u2026it\u2019s always a huge hit at any party.\u201d<\/p>\n
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