Charred Citric Acid Roasted Broccoli
Adding citric acid to broccoli keeps it crisp while roasting, makes it incredibly lemony, and gives it get the perfect char!
Ingredients
- 1 1 lb. head fresh broccoli, cut into 1 ½-inch florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon citric acid
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Fit a large, rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
- Place the broccoli on the pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, citric acid, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir well on the pan to combine.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until charred and cooked through.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.