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Roasted Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic

Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 pounds broccoli crowns stems peeled and heads halved
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher or sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes sliced into halves
  • 1/4 tsp. dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place the prepared broccoli and garlic slices on a baking pan. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the broccoli. Toss the broccoli and garlic to coat evenly with the olive oil.
  • Spread the broccoli into an even layer over the baking pan. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Toss the broccoli again then spread back into an even layer.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, turn the broccoli and garlic, then continue roasting for 5 more minutes, or until tender and the edges are crisped.
  • While the broccoli roasts, place the cherry tomatoes on another baking pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Roast tomatoes for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through roasting.
  • Gently toss together the roasted broccoli and tomatoes, season with additional salt and pepper if desired, then serve.
Keyword Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic