Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Garlic Butter & Toasted Pine Nuts

1 pound broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp grated lemon zest
1 or 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Preheat oven to 500F. In large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt & pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over med. heat. Add garlic & lemon zest & heat, stirring for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it & toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top. Serves 4.

Martha