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Roasted Broccoli with Onions

Roasting brings out the best flavor in both the broccoli florets and the onion slices in this side dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; heaping 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 large onion (about 8 ounces), sliced lengthwise
1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided use
3 cups broccoli florets (in 2-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a large shallow metal baking pan with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    Put the onion in the baking pan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Toss to coat. Spread the onion in a single layer.

    Step 3

    Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Stir the onion.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the broccoli and remaining 1 teaspoon oil, tossing to coat. Stir into the roasted onion.

    Step 5

    Roast for 10 minutes. Stir. Roast for 5 minutes, or until the onion and broccoli are tender and browned. Transfer to a medium bowl.

    Step 6

    Add the lemon juice and salt, tossing to coat.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 58

    Step 9

    Total fat: 2.5g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 97mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 8g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 3g

    Step 19

    Protein: 2g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 41mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 272mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    2 vegetable

    Step 23

    1/2 fat

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