Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash broccoli and dry very thoroughly. (Don’t skip drying — it’s important. You can even use a salad spinner if you have one, or just shake, shake, shake all the water out and then pat dry with a towel.)

Step 2

Cut into medium-sized spears and coat well with olive oil.

Step 3

Spread onto rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes, flip each piece over, and bake for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.