Quick Roasted Broccoli with Soy Sauce and Sesame

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450F/220C.

Step 2

Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray. (Use the biggest one you have.)

Step 3

Cut broccoli into pieces about 2 inches long.

Step 4

Then cut through stems just to where florets start, and break apart so broccoli is in same-sized pieces. (This method of cutting through the stems and then breaking the broccoli apart also eliminates the mess when you cut broccoli and small bits fall off.)

Step 5

Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce or coconut aminos, and sesame oil.

Step 6

Place broccoli in plastic mixing bowl and toss well that mixture.

Step 7

Arrange the broccoli in a single layer on baking sheet. I like to make sure any flat sides are touching the baking sheet for the best browning.

Step 8

Roast 10 minutes.

Step 9

After 10 minutes, stir or turn broccoli pieces over and then continue roasting 5 minutes more, or until broccoli is tender-crisp and slightly browned on the edges. (The step of turning it over is only to get more even browning; you can roast it without turning if you prefer.)

Step 10

While broccoli roasts, toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over very high heat for 30-60 seconds.

Step 11

When broccoli is done, arrange on serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve hot.