Honey Lime Roasted Broccoli

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Honey Lime Roasted Broccoli
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06.27

Dang it feels good to be creating recipes for the blog again!

As much as I L-O-V-E writing cookbooks, it does take me away from interacting with y'all here in what feels like real time. So after 13 months focused almost exclusive on cookbook 2, I am overjoyed to be hanging out 'back' on this website!

After all, this is where it all started, almost 6 years ago today! I moved home to Nashville on August 1, 2013, and the only thing I knew I could do is create and share recipes. So I purchased llbalanced.com, annoyed the WordPress tech guys until I figured out a basic website and got to work in the kitchen.

While SO MUCH has happened and changed over these 6 years, a few things have remained consistent. One of which is my focus on accessible, easy, family-friendly foods that can help you fall back in love with cooking.

Today's recipe is such a perfect example of that foundational LL Balanced goal. There's ZERO magic to this recipe. No complicated techniques or equipment or fancy spices. Just a handful of everyday ingredients which, when combined in the right way, taste fan-freaking-tastic.

This Honey Lime Broccoli was actually inspired by a brussels sprouts dish at Bourbon Steak restaurant. While every single item I've tried from their menu is DIVINE, I'm especially enamored with the fried brussels sprouts, seasoned with lime and honey.

I appropriated this flavor combo for broccoli, cause I was craving broccoli! And I used the oven (no fry baskets here) to get them golden-brown and crispy. That said, I bet this would be AMAZING in the air fryer, so making a mental note to try that for y'all.

There's really not much more to say, other than thank YOU for sticking around or coming back or just discovering my little internet corner for the first time. LL Balanced is 100% yours, and I am just here to facilitate making your life happier and healthier!

Talk soon! xx

LL

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TOTAL TIME :25minutes10minutes
6 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 medium heads broccoli, diced into approx. 1 1/2" florets (approx.10 cups) *
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 packed tablespoon lime zest (approx 2 medium limes)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (approx 1 medium lime)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (sub 1 tablespoon olive oil)
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • Optional: 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. *NOTE: I include the top 2” of the broccoli stem and chop it into the same sized pieces. It’s tender and delicious! TIP: always zest your limes/lemons before squeezing for juice!
  2. Make sure oven racks are situated in the middle. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with nonstick parchment paper. Alternately, Silpats work in place of parchment.
  3. To a large mixing bowl, add broccoli florets, avocado oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread in even layers over the baking sheets. Roast broccoli for 23-27 minutes, until tender and golden brown around the edges.
  4. While broccoli is roasting, whisk all remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. As soon as broccoli comes out of the oven, drizzle each baking sheet with half of the lime mixture and use a spatula or spoon to evenly coat. Taste for salt and add accordingly, then serve immediately with pistachios, if using!
  5. Leftover broccoli will keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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