2. Wash and then cut the broccoli into flowerets, leaving about 4 cm or 1.5 inches of stem. Place in a large salad bowl.
3. Do not make the flowerets small because they will dry out while baking.
4. Pour the seasoning over the broccoli flowerets and toss well until all the flowerets are well-coated.
5. Place the seasoned broccoli onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread out in a single layer.
6. Place in preheated 370F or 190C oven and roast for 10 minutes. Check, broccoli should be al dente, crispy but not raw nor too soft.
7. This can be served hot or cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, it can be served chilled.
Although some people may find broccoli to have a bitter taste, this recipe counters that with the tangy taste of the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and through the use of the sumac spice. The Parmigiano-Reggiano further adds to the complexity of the flavors.
If you do not have sumac you can substitute lemon zest with a bit of additional salt.
Sumac is a very interesting spice. It is made from the wild berries picked from bushes that grow in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The best Sumac powder comes from the Sicily region in Italy and from Iran. Sumac has a slight lemony and tart taste. Sumac is an important spice in some Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes, and goes well with vegetable dishes such as in this Broccoli recipe, with grilled lamb or chicken and with some fish.
By Angela Wilkes
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